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	from Joy Victory Yep -- the CDC estimates that about 3.2 million teenage girls in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted disease. Meaning roughly 1 out of every 4 have either human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, genital herpes or trichomoniasis, a parasite.

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It's Safer Sex -- Not Safe Sex
To prevent catching or transmitting an STD, it's important to be aware of the potential consequences of risky behavior and separate rumors from medical facts.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D.

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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Contracting an STD
The decision to make your sex life safer is the first and most important step in reducing your risk of STDs. And after that comes learning how to do so.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D.

Choosing the Right Birth Control
Not only are STDs common among teen girls, but the teen birth rate rose for the first time in 15 years. So along with knowing about STD prevention, it's also important to know about pregnancy prevention.
- Contraception Guide Dawn Stacey M.Ed, LMHC

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