Center for Young Women's HealthQuiz #1 Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers. I’m scared of talking to/spending time with, or … read more
Articles Tagged: relationships
Dating Violence: How to get help
Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and … read more
Dating Violence: General Information
Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up. All relationships have qualities that can make them healthy, abusive, or somewhere in between. Being in a dating relationship can … read more
My parents are divorced and I hadn’t talked to my dad for several years. He just died. I don’t really know how to feel, and I don’t feel anything in particular. Is this normal?
Thank you for your question. It is perfectly normal to feel the way you do, particularly if you did not have close relationship with your dad. However, you may experience … read more
I’m 15 and my parents fight ALL the time and it really upsets me. I’ve seen them growing apart over the years and it seems like they want to get a divorce but they’re staying together for me and my sister. How do I tell them that it’s okay to split up?
Thank you for your question! It can definitely be upsetting if your parents are fighting all the time. There can be different reasons why some parents continue to live together … read more
How can I get better at not taking small situations and making them a big problem for no reason? It’s really getting in the way of my relationships.
This is a seemingly simple question, but actually is complicated. Chances are that there are many reasons that small situations become big, and also reasons that situations can seem small … read more
I really want to have sex with my partner. It’s both of our first times. Pregnancy protection aside, do we need to protect from STDs if we are both virgins? Could we get an STD from each other if neither of us have ever had the chance to get them?
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (otherwise known as STDs or STIs) is very important when having sex, even if you are confident that it is your partner’s first time as … read more
My boyfriend and I started dating about a week ago, and last night while we were on the phone he asked me to make him bigger, then he sent me a bad picture. It really upset me. I am also asexual, and he knew that! What should I do?
How you communicate in relationships is important, and can be difficult, especially when they are new. If your boyfriend is sending you pictures or images that make you upset or … read more
MRKH: Talking to Your Partner About MRKH
Most young women with MRKH will at some point find themselves faced with the decision of whether, when, and how to tell a romantic partner about their MRKH. The decision … read more
My best friend had a crush. She was in love. We thought they were going to get married. But she just found out that he’s dating another girl. How can I help my best friend to cope?
It’s so great of you to want to help your friend. Most crushes and relationships during the teen years are a great way to learn about how to have relationships, … read more