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Caroline Barrett1, Elizabeth Shih2, Johanna B Warren1
1Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon.
Abstract:
Sexual exploration is a natural part of adolescence, and most individuals will initiate sexual activity in their adolescent years. Privacy, confidentiality, and consent are crucial considerations in providing sexual health care to adolescents, with laws varying by state. References to gender in this article are primarily limited to the binary male-female due to lack of data representing the gender spectrum. We aim to reframe the conversation and offer tools to share with parents for productive conversations with their teens. Sex-positive parenting and the involvement of parents in promoting healthy sexual development through ongoing conversations is emphasized. Primary care practitioners have a vital role to play in providing sexual health education and services to adolescent patients, and this article offers practical tips and tricks in engaging this population.
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