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Number FS031
The Internet, including web sites, e-mail, chat rooms, social networking web sites, and instant messaging, is increasingly part of young people’s lives. Risks of Internet use by adolescents are an in...
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Number FS013
What is sexual orientation? Sexuality is a natural part of every human being. Sexual orientation is about the direction of a person’s emotional connections,
attractions, and sometimes about whom the...
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January 2010
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Number FS014
Media play a large role in young people’s lives today, including television and music (radio and recordings), videos and movies, computers, print media, and video
games. Along with many positive asp...
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January 2009
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Number FS032
How can the media have an impact on a teenager’s body image? Media play a large, and often negative, role in shaping young women’s ideas about how they should look,
including television and music (r...
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January 2009
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Number FS015
What causes menstrual cramps? When most girls begin their menstrual cycles, muscle
cramps in the uterus are caused by contractions that lead to discomfort and pain. The body produces a chemical call...
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January 2009
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Number FS016
What is a menstrual period? Vaginal bleeding that occurs in adolescent girls and
women as a result of hormonal changes. It usually happens in a predictable pattern, once a month, and is a sign you a...
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January 2009
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Number FS017
What is a Pap test? A Pap test, sometimes called a Pap smear, tests the cells of the cervix (see the definition below) for any abnormal changes that might lead to cancer. A Pap test can find changes ...
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January 2010
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Number FS018
How much should you exercise? Experts recommend 60 minutes of moderate physical
activity most days of the week. Exercises may include the following types: Aerobic exercise is continuous activity in ...
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January 2009
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Number FS019
What are the different types of plastic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is done to reshape normal structures of the body and to improve how the individual feels about
her appearance. Sometimes this improv...
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January 2009
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Number FS020
How do you know if you are pregnant? A missed menstrual period is a common sign of a pregnancy. Other signs include spotting or a very light menstrual period, tender breasts, being tired, upset stoma...
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January 2009
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