Many theories and much research has been conducted on contraception in general, and more recently on condoms in particular, as a result of the AIDS epidemic (Lear, 1995). Condom usage and AIDS education are essential tools for reducing the impact of the disease, yet fewer than one third of sexu...

The issue of birth control being taught and/or distributed in public schools is one worth debating. In biology and health classes students are educated in reproduction and sexuality, but not about birth control methods such as condoms and birth control pills. While parents may touch briefly on the t...

March 25 - Marie started her period today!! I can't believe it, she is only nine. This cannot be natural. I have always noticed that her body developed faster than most of her friends but I never thought this would happen. She is very confused. At nine she is just starting to brush her hair wit...

Significant Social Issues Teens Face When a person thinks of a drug abuser one usually pictures a person that looks like they had just jumped out of a garbage bin. What most people do not realize is that most drug users are the people who have steady jobs and are professionals such as do...