Teens and Going out – When is it OK?

So when is the right time for them to start going out on their own? Technically, if you trust your teen, you’ll let them go with their friends and have some fun. But too much trust can get them in trouble, even if you think your teen is responsible and can make their own decisions, especially on personal relationships and safe sex. Below are a few guidelines to help you keep your teen safe when they’re going out.

Have a strict curfew

Talk to your child and give them a strict time limit. If you say that they have to be home at 10, they have to be home at 10. When it comes to curfew, be strict, but be considerate and give them some time to have fun. If for some reason they can’t come home during the curfew time, ask them where they are and pick them up. Don’t be mad if this happens, just tell your child to inform you an hour before their curfew if they can get home by themself.

Know where they’re going

Don’t ask this because you might drop by for a “surprise visit”. Ask where they’re going so that you’ll know where they are just in case something happens. You can never tell when accidents might occur, so for their safety and your peace of mind, ask them where they’re planning to go out and have fun.

Have contact numbers

Always make sure that if your teen is going out, their phones are fully charged and they still have minutes to make and receive calls. You should also ask for one of their friend’s cellphone number so you’ll still have a way to contact them if you can’t reach their number.

Know who they’re going out with

Tweens usually go out with their friends and classmates during the weekend or even after class. You’ll probably know who you teen is hanging out with, so trust them that they’ll keep themselves safe with their friends. Most of the time, you’ll also know who their friend’s parents are since you most like meet up during PTA meetings.

You can’t stop your kids from growing up and getting a life on their own. And no matter how much you talk to them about safe sex and being responsible, at the end of the day, you have to give them some trust. The least you can do is to know that they stay safe and far away from making mistakes that could change their lives forever.

Safe Sex?

This arguably could evolve into the worst thing to come out of Ann Arbor since Ann Coulter. Gizmodo and TechCrunch have been covering Playbook, an app created by a University of Michigan student.

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Rwanda debates: should condoms be distributed at schools?

The condom distribution debate rages in Rwanda. While the government and the country’s religious groups oppose the idea of disseminating birth control at school, some young Rwandans see this as a real means for preventing underage pregnancies and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

By Clive Muhenga, Kigali

Although it’s engaged in a massive campaign to promote the use of condoms, the Rwandan government is still reluctant to distribute them in schools.

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Free Condoms, Free Cupcakes

Right now, there are free condoms and cupcakes in the basement of Angell Hall/Mason Hall/really near the Fishbowl. Students supporting Planned Parenthood are giving them away in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

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Help Remedies Offers Condoms To Have ‘The Best Sex Possible’

Help Remedies has introduced their latest product ‘Help I’m Horny‘, a simple contraception solution containing two lubricated thin natural latex condoms. The condoms will only be available at luxury hotels including select W Hotels and through an online application process. Help‘s co-founder and creative director, Nathan Frank, said:

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Teen Talk – Tips to Stay Abstinent

When it comes to sex, most guardians and parents would prefer their teen to abstain from it. Abstinence means absolutely no sex until marriage, and this serve both moral and health benefits. In fact, many health professionals would say that abstinence is the only real form of safe sex.

Here are some abstinence tips to help you keep you stay on your chosen path.

No sex, not even a little

Out of 10 teens, 2/3 of them is having or has tried sex. So this means that there is still a 1/3 percent who chooses to be abstinent when it comes to sex. Many people understand abstinence as having to forget about feeling sexual. This is something that’s biological in us, so we can’t stop this. However, we can concentrate on managing our urges and refrain from becoming too sexual with our partners. You can still go out with your partner, but remember to take it slow.

Enjoy what you can do

Going back to how abstinence doesn’t mean that you can’t be sexual or can’t feel sexual, you can still fulfill your urges. People who practice abstinence usually stay as far away from temptation and are limited to kissing when it comes to getting “sexual”. When it comes to kissing, enjoy it, but always keep your limits in mind. If your partner is going a little too fast or is running your hands in places they shouldn’t be, then tell them about it.

If it’s getting too hot, stay out

Don’t to something that you might regret at the end of the day. If you believe in abstinence, then make it a point to stop and break off when it’s getting too hot. It’s normal to feel desire and the want to have sex, but then again, think before you act and don’t pull your pants down, not even with safe sex.

Talk to your partner

Being abstinent in a relationship isn’t a one way battle. You have your partner going through the same thing, so no having sex is something both of you needs to talk about. If it was a decision that the both of you made, then it would be easier to keep your promise. But if it’s only one person in the relationship being abstinent, then it could cause problems. If you’re not ready, then confront your partner about it. They should understand what you’re going through, but expect some reactions to be negative and doubtful. Turn it into something that both of you can go through to better understand each other and your relationship.

Porn producer sues to block LA County law mandating condoms on adult film actors

A major adult filmmaker is challenging a new Los Angeles County law requiring porn actors to wear condoms.

Vivid Entertainment, along with Califa Productions and two adult actors, sued the county Thursday in federal court.

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Majority of condoms sold in Zambia are fake-CYCORP

CYCORP, a film that specializes in issues of intellectual property has disclosed that the majority of condoms sold on the Zambian market are fake.

“This is really sad and the saddest part is that the most popular brands in Zambia are the most counterfeited ones” says Kingsley Nkonde, CYCORP Managing Director

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CBB's Lacey: I will bring out a Banghard brand of condoms

 CELEBRITY Big Brother star Lacey says she wants to bring out her own range of Banghard condoms when she leaves the house.

The Page 3 beauty, 21, was asked what she had got planned after her stint on the Channel 5 show.

And the brunette joked to Nuts magazine: “I want to capitalise on my name a bit more.

"Banghard would be a great name for my own brand of condoms ‘Banghard, bang safe’ ha-ha.”

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Free condoms to be dispensed by Philadelphia high schools

(Reuters) - There will be something new in many Philadelphia high schools when students return to class next week - free condoms.

Under a city plan, free condom dispensers will be placed in 22 of Philadelphia's 51 high schools after winter break, part of an initiative aimed at battling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases between students.

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Condoms for free at 22 city schools

Coming over the holiday break to about a third of Philadelphia high schools: clear plastic dispensers chock-full of free condoms.

The dispensers will be placed in the 22 high schools whose students had the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases, and condoms will be available to any student - so long as their parents did not sign a form opting them out of the program.

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Condoms prevent disease, pregnancy

In response to Mr. Rohr's letter (Dec. 18 Pacific Daily News), what is important to remember is that condoms, when used consistently and correctly can reduce the risk of STD transmission, including HIV. Obviously, condom use won't provide absolute protection against STDs or HIV, especially when not used properly or when not used each and every time one has sexual intercourse.

Condom effectiveness for STD and HIV prevention has been demonstrated by both laboratory and epidemiologic studies, and is also based on theoretical and empirical data regarding the transmission of different STDs, the physical properties of condoms, and the anatomic coverage or protection provided by condoms.

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Safe Sex 2.0?

In true Millennial fashion, the students behind the recently-launched “NYU Hook Ups” Facebook page are taking an organized and responsible approach to…well, anonymous sex.  Tackling their new venture with the same dedication and efficiency they’d normally reserve for an extracurricular activity, these students are helping classmates hook up faster and smarter.

Why waste time scanning through hundreds of OKCupid profiles when you can post anonymously on NYU Hook Ups and wait for the “Likes” from potential hook up buddies to roll in?

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