Relationships
QAm I in a healthy relationship?
AA relationship is unhealthy when it involves mean, disrespectful, controlling, or abusive behavior. Some people live in homes with parents who fight a lot or abuse each other — emotionally, verbally, or physically. For some people who have grown up around this kind of behavior it can almost seem normal or OK. It’s not! Many of us learn from watching and imitating the people close to us. So someone who has lived around violent or disrespectful behavior may not have learned how to treat others with kindness and respect or how to expect the same treatment. To learn more about having a healthy relationship visit our relationships page
Pregnancy
QWhat is a high risk pregnancy
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The term “high-risk pregnancy” describes a case where a pregnant woman has one or more factors that could put her or the fetus at risk for health problems.
In general, a pregnancy may be considered high risk if the pregnant woman:
- is 35 years old or older
- is 15 years old or younger
- is underweight or overweight prior to becoming pregnant
- is pregnant with more than one fetus
- has gestational diabetes
- has gone into premature labor
- has had a premature baby
- has had a baby with a birth defect, especially heart or genetic problems
- has high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, lupus, asthma, a seizure disorder, or another longstanding medical problem
Abstinence
QWhat is Abstinence?
AAbstinence is not having sex. A person who decides to practice abstinence has decided not to have sex.
QHow well does abstinence work in preventing pregnancy and STDs?
AAbstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Although many birth control methods can have high rates of success if used properly, they can fail occasionally. Practicing abstinence ensures that a girl won’t become pregnant because there’s no opportunity for sperm to fertilize an egg.
QHow do you practice abstinence?
ANot having sex may seem easy because it’s not doing anything. But peer pressure and things you see on TV and in the movies can make the decision to practice abstinence more difficult. To learn more about practicing abstinence visit our facts on abstinence page
STDs
QIf someone has herpes but no sores can it still be passed on to another person?
AYes. Herpes can be passed sexually even if a partner has no sores or other signs and symptoms of an outbreak. And if a partner has a herpes outbreak, it’s even more likely to be spread.
QHow are STDs treated?
AThere are different tests for different STDs. The kind of test someone gets depends on the type of STD, symptoms (like sores, discharge, or pain), and the person’s medical and sexual history. To learn more about the treatment of STDs visit our facts on STDs page
