by jfisher | Apr 23, 2025 | Birth Control, Birth Control Toolkit Educators, Safe Sex
Supporting pregnant teens with compassion Finding out you’re pregnant as a teenager leads to a whirlwind of emotions. As young people are trying to make sense of this life-changing event, the response from adults in their lives could either create more stress or...
by jfisher | Apr 23, 2025 | Birth Control, Birth Control Toolkit Adults, Relationships
Talking about pregnancy options with your teen “I’m pregnant.” It’s never the news we’re expecting as parents, but it can happen.Immediately, we are going to be flooded with emotions. For many of us, it may be fear, anger, concern, confusion, and shock. All...
by jfisher | Apr 21, 2025 | Birth Control, Birth Control Toolkit Adults, Physical and Mental Health, Relationships - Educators, Relationships, Safe Sex
Get judgement free local resources for expert advice on relationships, STIs, and how to talk with the young people in your life about their sexual health.Connect with healthcare providers via our provider search tool on TrustedInfoPA.org.
by jfisher | Apr 21, 2025 | Birth Control, Physical and Mental Health, Relationships - Adults, Relationships, Safe Sex
If you’re a parent or trusted adult for a teen, you know talking to them about sex can be awkward but it doesn’t have to be. Remember to listen first, be straightforward, talk about birth control, STI prevention and consent. Visit our website,...
by jfisher | Mar 18, 2025 | Birth Control, Birth Control Toolkit Adults
Social Media Isn’t Science: Helping Teens Navigate Contraception It’s no secret that teenagers spend a lot of time on their phones. Teens spend nearly five hours a day on social media, and while it’s a great way to connect with friends, it’s also where they’re...
by jfisher | Mar 11, 2025 | Birth Control, Physical and Mental Health, Relationships - Adults, Relationships, Safe Sex
Conversations are key to empowering youth to make informed, safe, and healthy decisions about sex. Here’s how to approach these essential topics with confidence and compassion.