What's Right for Me?

what to do if someone is pressuring you to have sex?

how to talk with one or both of your parents about sex and relationships?

of other knowledgeable people you can talk with about sex and relationships?

about your right to free or low cost, confidential health care?

about the different kinds of birth control available?

how to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases?

where to go if you need confidential health care?

how to decide whether or not to have sex?

There is a lot of misinformation out there. The best way to get your questions answered is to ask someone who knows the facts.

Talk with one or both of your parents, your doctor, an older brother or sister, uncle or aunt, teacher, counselor or clergy. You can also ask them about their opinions on things like sex, relationships and peer pressure. You may not always agree with what they think, but hearing many different points of view will help you form your own opinions about what’s right for you. Talking about sex with any of these people might seem weird at first, but keep in mind:

Finding out what you need to know about sex means that you respect yourself enough to know how to stay healthy and safe.

Explain to whomever you choose to talk with that you need to know the facts about sex because you want to be responsible. The best thing you can do for yourself is get informed.

In California, you have the right to seek confidential medical care for your reproductive health, even if it’s just to ask questions or get information. If you don’t have someone you can talk with who knows the facts about sex, go to a doctor or clinic and get the facts.