Center for Young Women's Health

Embarazo: Embarazo No Deseado – Sobre la Adopción

Adopción La adopción es una opción para adolescentes que estén embarazadas y no estén listas o que no puedan cuidar al bebé cuando nazca. Hay muchas razones por las que […]

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Embarazo: Embarazo Ectópico/ Embarazo Tubárico y Aborto Espontáneo

Embarazo Normal: Un embarazo normal ocurre cuando un óvulo fecundado se implanta dentro del útero. El óvulo fecundado continúa creciendo y desarrollándose hasta ser un feto. Embarazo Ectópico: Un embarazo ectópico sucede […]

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Depresión

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La depresión es un estado psicológico que influye en tus sentimientos, conductas y pensamientos. Puedes tener sentimientos de tristeza o irritabilidad, falta de energía, sentimientos de desesperanza o inutilidad o […]

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I am 17 years old and bisexual. I have always avoided anything that has to do with sex, because it made me uncomfortable. Recently, I decided that I would like to learn more about sex. What is OK to read and/or look at that is also developmentally/psychologically safe?

Let’s admit it, lots of people think conversations about sex are awkward and uncomfortable, even adults! These feelings are completely normal, especially since the topic in general can be personal […]

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I had sex for the first time recently and I think I’ve got an STI. Besides my regular doctor or hospital, who else could I go see? A friend said the county health unit. Could I go without one of my parents? I’m not ready to confess to them yet.

Thanks for your question. Some people find it easier to go see a different health care provider to deal with concerns related to sex, such as a sexually transmitted infection […]

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