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Abortion
Abortion means the end of a pregnancy. There are
two kinds of abortion - spontaneous and induced. Spontaneous means
it happens by accident, also called a miscarriage. Sometimes it
happens before a woman even knows she is pregnant. It can happen
because a woman's body is not ready to be pregnant or because
the fetus/foetus (the baby) is not healthy enough to grow.
Induced abortions can be done by having an abortion
procedure or by taking a drug called RU-486. 90% of induced abortions
are done in the first trimester (first three months) a woman is
pregnant.
There is a lot of argument between people about
whether abortion is good or bad. In the United States, the UK,
and most of the EU, it is now legal to have an abortion for the
first three months, after that it gets harder, but in still possible
if the Mom could be hurt by her pregnancy. When abortion was not
legal the leading cost of death in women was having abortions
that were done very badly by bad doctors or women trying to do
them alone. In countries where abortion is illegal it is still
one of the biggest reason women die.
Info for Teens about Abortion
What is Abortion and what will happen?
What Abortion Rights do Teens Have?
Physical Health Risks of Abortion
RU-486
Abstinence: see Virginity
This is the choice to have no sex. People think of "no sex"
differently - for some people it means no sex of any kind, not
even masturbation; for other people it just mean no sexual intercourse
until marriage; and for other people it is other things. It isn't
important how you define the word - it is important that you do
what you think is best for you. What is best for you, might not
be best for somebody else. What might be best for you and the
person you want to have sex with - or who wants to have sex with
you might be different.
Abstinence
Abuse (Physical, Emotional,or Sexual)
If you are abused in any way - tell someone! If
they don't listen or don't believe you - tell someone else. Keep
telling people until you are believed!
Abuse takes many forms. Abuse is anyone who physically
hurts you enough to break bones or give you bruises or cut your
skin. It is when someone talks to you over and over in a way that
makes you feel really bad. It is when someone has sex with you
who is your parent, your teacher, your boss, or a close family
friend.
Men abuse men and women. Women abuse men and women.
Adults abuse their elderly parents and their children. Older children
abuse their parents.Teenagers who are boyfriend and girlfriend
can abuse each other. If you think you are being abused - you
probably are! Talk to someone and get help! NOW!
Report Abuse Hotlines in the US
Hotlines for Kids around the World
What should I do?
Hotlines in the UK
Find a Rape Crisis Center by ZipCode
AC/DC: see Bisexuality
Adolescent: see Puberty
Adolescent (teenage years) is the time when your body changes
from being a child to an adult. This change begins at puberty.
This time can be confusing. Sometimes you feel like an adult,
sometimes you fell like a child.
Adoption
This is the only personal story you'll read on this page. If you
are pregnant and wondering what to do - think seriously about
adoption. About 22 years ago a wonderful baby was placed in my
arms and became my son. His mom was 17, used drugs and alcohol,
and was living in East Harlem. He was born with Down syndrome
and addicted to drugs. He is the light of my my life and is a
happy, healthy young man. I thank his birth-Mom, Clara, more often
than you can possibly imagine for signing the papers that made
it possible for him to become my son. There are people who will
love your baby. It will be hard to go through 9 months of pregnancy
and them give your baby to someone else to raise, but it could
be the very best thing to do for your baby and you. If you are
in trouble and need somebody to listen.
Age of Consent
Every state and country has a law that decides when it is legal
for a person to agree to have sex or view adult materials or to
buy sexual materials. The laws can be different for men and for
women, and for gay sex and straight sex. If one person is old
enough to consent and the other person is not - the older person
can go to jail. In some places, parents can go to jail if their
underage kids have sex with their knowlege or due to a lack of
supervision.
Age of Consent Laws
Sex laws in the US, Australia, Canada, and Islam
AIDS/ HIV: see Sexually Transmitted Disease
Amenorrhea
Not having a menstrual period when you are supposed to have one.
This can happen to teenagers and be OK. It can happen to athletes
or people who diet too much or too long and not be OK. It is best
to discuss this with your doctor if it happens more than once
every 6 months.
Anal Beads: see Sex Toys
Anal Sex
Anal sex is putting a finger, penis, or sex toy inside the rectum/anus/arse
of a man or a woman. Anything that goes inside an anus does not
belong in mouths or in vaginas until it is washed very well with
soap and water! It is really best to have sex toys that you use
only vaginally and others that you use only anally. Anal sex is
safe but requires much more lubrication than other kinds of sex.
Also in slang called: Greek, back-door, and doggie.
Who has Anal Sex?
Introduction to Anal Play
Analingus
Using your mouth to stimulate the anus of a man or a woman. A
clean anus is safe to lick or suck unless you have been sick.
Bacteria from your anus can be dangerous - so if you have been
sick, it is best to avoid this activity. To improve the safety
of analingus you should not brush your teeth before you do it,
and brush your teeth soon afterwards. Also in slang called: rimming
or reaming.
Androngynous
A person who acts like a male and a female -- so you might not
be so sure what they are.
Aphrodisiac
There are lots of things that people think work as aphrodisiacs
- make people want to have sex - but none have ever been proven
to really do it.
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