The pill, patch, ring, implant, and hormonal IUD can slightly increase your risk of breast cancer. But they also decrease your risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Sexual activity refers to any physical activity that involves sexual pleasure or arousal. This can include sexual intercourse or other physical acts that do not necessarily lead to intercourse.
Find a time and place where you can talk privately with your parent(s) or guardians. You can bring a friend or other adult along to support you if you think that might make it easier for you. Start by saying you have something really important to tell them. You can also say that it’s taken a lot of courage for you to be honest with them. Then, just tell them....
If you took a pregnancy test, either at home or in a clinic, and it came back positive, you have a decision to make. When faced with an unplanned pregnancy there are three choices: Become a parent Have an abortion Arrange an adoption The decision of what to do when faced with an unplanned pregnancy is often hard to make, especially for a teenager. It can be helpful to talk...
Abortion is a safe and legal option in Rhode Island until the end of the second trimester (or up to six months). In Rhode Island, if you are under 18 and want an abortion, one parent must give permission before you can get one. This is called “parental consent.” If that’s not possible, you are able to ask a judge for permission or get special permission if it’s an emergency....
Title IX (included in the U.S Department of Education's Education Amendments of 1972) protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
First, call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Also know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, there are many LGBTQ+ individuals who suffer with mental health issues. The Trevor Project is a great resource for mental health resources. Of you would like to talk to someone immediately, especially if you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a Trevor Project crisis counselor 24/7, 365...
