Health Guides
Abstinence
Updated 5 June 2019 under Health Guides.More and more teenagers are choosing abstinence because they want to be 100% sure of avoiding STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy. Even teens who have had sex before are […]
Read more »Pregnancy: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
Updated 27 June 2019 under Health Guides.If you’ve decided to continue your pregnancy, it’s very important to make healthy choices. Make an appointment with your health care provider and begin prenatal care early. Make sure you […]
Read more »Internet Safety
Updated 19 June 2019 under Health Guides.What does the Internet look like? The internet is an enormous computer network made up of websites, services, and files. There is a huge amount of information and services available […]
Read more »Friendships: A Guide for Tween Girls
Updated 2 July 2019 under Health Guides.“Tween” is a funny word that describes the in-between time when you are not yet a teenager but you’re definitely not a little kid either. During your “tween” years you […]
Read more »Yearly Check-up
Updated 27 June 2019 under Health Guides.It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly check-up […]
Read more »Cyberbullying and Bullying
Updated 18 June 2019 under Health Guides.The terms “bullying” and “cyberbullying” are used to describe the same unwanted, mean behavior towards another person: if someone is threatening, harassing, or humiliating another person, they are being a […]
Read more »Identity Theft
Updated 13 August 2019 under Health Guides.Many people know that identity theft is a national problem. However, did you know that identity theft is more common among kids, teenagers, and college students than any other age […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: What Should I Know About Sex?
Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. It’s normal to think about sex and have sexual feelings. Having CF has no impact […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Vaginal Yeast Infections
Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.Vaginal yeast infections are very common. About 75% of all women (with or without CF) get at least one yeast infection during their lives. About half of 15-24 year old […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your Partner about CF and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.Talking about CF Being able to communicate with your partner is an important part of any relationship. When you have CF, your treatments, airway clearance, and exercise all take up […]
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