Child & Teen Sex Health News Page 3

Findings among young teens reflect traditional biases about men and women

Adults more worried about both problems in latest poll

Report finds less than half of those aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse

Heavy adolescent girls at greater risk for unintended pregnancy, study shows

Risk of precancerous changes dropped 44 percent several years after immunization

But neglect, sexual abuse was more likely in kids of parents who were abused as children

After its introduction, increase in STD rates was same in vaccinated, unvaccinated girls

Disruptive behavior at age 5 was predictive in boys, age 10 for girls

Researcher said the participants were part of 'high-risk' population

New study suggests one in five 'sexts,' despite potential consequences

Researcher says don't throw out the phone, do discuss safe behavior

Study findings also showed abortion rate was three-quarters lower than the national norm in this age group

4 million fewer births attributed to less sex, more contraception, but U.S. rate still higher than comparable nations

Small study revealed most younger males more interested in closeness, trust with a girl

Only 22 percent of those at risk get screened, and researchers think complacency may be why