Teen Perspective: Sexuality

Genital warts are caused by human papilloma virus, usually just called HPV. There are over a hundred different strains of HPV, some of which are known to cause changes in the cells of the cervix that are detected as abnormal pap smears. If left... Full Answer

Genital herpes are caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus. There are several strains of this virus. Genital herpes is almost always caused by the strain of herpes called type 2. This virus is very common. When a person has an active blister, the... Full Answer

There are several strains of herpes simplex virus but by far the most common strains are called Type 1 and Type 2. We are always learning new things about these viruses. It’s not always the case but in general Herpes Type 1 virus tends to live in... Full Answer

HPV stands for human papilloma virus. There are over a hundred different strains of HPV, some of which are known to cause changes in the cells of the cervix that are detected as abnormal pap smears. If left untreated, these changes can progress into... Full Answer

Want to know if herpes is a disease that will stay with you for life? Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to teenagers about whether herpes is a curable disease, in this video. Full Answer

Ever wonder if your doctor will know you've had sex when he examines you? Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to a teenager about whether doctors can tell if she's ever had sex by examining her, in this video. Full Answer

Anal sex could be considered by some people as safe because you can't get pregnant - but is that true? Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to a teenager about whether she could get pregnant from anal sex, in this video. Full Answer

Oral sex might not be as safe as you thought it was in terms of risk of infections. Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to teenagers about whether they can get STDs from oral sex, in this video. Full Answer