Scarleteen's very own parenting experts tell it like it is as they discuss the frustruations and feats in their everyday life as young parents.
Moms: What happens in a typical day?
Teenage mommies and daddies dishFrequently Asked Questions from the Scarleteen Pregnancy and Parenting message board.
Pregnancy and Parenting FAQ'sA thread devoted to those of us who want to announce the arrival of children that aren't ours, but we're jazzed about anyway!
New (honorary or biological) aunts and unclesHere's an outlet for everyone and anyone who has felt anxious about becoming pregnant, even when they have used a method of birth control. Share your fears, some ideas about how to cope with your anxiety, how to get help, what others have done to cope, and what you can do to make sure you are as protected as possible.
Pregnancy FearsFind out the most popular birth control methods among Scarleteen readers, and cast your own vote!
What Birth Control Methods Are You Using?A quick reference to the threads which give users a place to share their experiences with certain birth control methods, and for users new to birth control to make the best choice for their contraceptive needs!
Birth Control ExperiencesGot questions about safer sex and birth control methods? This link provides a sampling of the most common questions along with links to threads where people have gotten answers.
Safer Sex and Birth Control FAQScarleteen users post their own reviews of the methods they have loved and loathed.
Abstinence
Condoms
Depo-Provera (The Shot)
Diaphragms/Caps
Emergency Contraception
The IUD
The Patch
The Pill
The Ring
Spermacides (used alone)
See the whole list here:
contraceptive review indexEver wondered how the pill worked but never got the answer? If so, then check this out.
How the pill works...Scarleteen message board users weigh in on their experiences discussing and obtaining birth control from their health care providers. They share positive, negative, and neutral experiences.
How Did Asking For Birth Control Go For you?Information on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.
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