Tips from Teens for Teens
About Life, Love, and
NOT Getting Pregnant
Thinking “it won’t happen to me” is stupid –
if you don’t protect yourself, it probably will.
Sex is serious. Make a plan!
Just because you think
“everybody’s doing it,”
doesn’t mean they are.
Some are,
some aren’t
and some
are lying.
YOU are in charge of your life!
Don’t let anyone pressure you into a
relationship until you are absolutely sure
you are ready.
Never, ever let anyone pressure you into
having sex.
Looking for Mr. or Ms. Right?
If your partner does these things,
you should keep on looking…
•Acts Jealous or Possessive
•Insults You
•Ignores Boundaries
•Hurts You Physically
•Controls where you go
•Won’t let you be with friends
•Texts or IMs you constantly
Love should be patient and kind. Not rushed and forced. If
someone is pressuring you. That isn’t love. Love will wait.
Think sending him
nude pictures or
explicit text messages
is fun or flirty?
Think again!
Once it’s out there,
it is out of your
control. Cyberspace
is forever!
Sex won’t make him
yours, and a baby
won’t make him stay.
Using protection is
just being smart- it
doesn’t mean you’re
pushy or easy.
You can
always
say “no” –
Even if you’ve
said “yes”
before.
If you think carrying a condom ruins the mood,
consider what a pregnancy will do to it.
Not ready to be a parent?
It’s simple:
don’t have sex
or
use protection
every time.
If you’re drunk or high you can’t make good
decisions about anything – especially sex.
Don’t do something you might not remember
or might really regret.
Help your parents out be patient if they want
to talk to you about
relationships, sex, or
contraception.
These conversations
can be awkward for
them, too.
When it comes to sex, teens get tons of advice. But seldom do adults ask
teens what they think. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and
Unplanned Pregnancy asked teens from all over the country what they
thought about relationships, sex and pregnancy. This slide show
contains their answers.
Look for these answers in the iplan brochure available from StayTeen.org.
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Bureau For Public Health
Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health
Family Planning Program
Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention Initiative
WV APPI influences and supports teens
as they explore and determine
responsible sexual and reproductive
options for their future.