Social expectations have always been an important part of human life, shaping our behaviors, attitudes, and actions. When it comes to sexual choices, these social expectations can be particularly...
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: Social expectations vs. authenticity: navigating the tension between what we want and what society demands
Sexuality is an important part of life that begins early on in childhood, but it is often difficult for parents to talk to their children about it. As a result, many adolescents are uninformed and...
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: Lack of communication about sexuality in the home leads to misinformation and unsafe decisions.
Friendships are important to everyone, but for teenagers they can be especially crucial. During this time when hormones are raging, body changes abound, and identity is being formed, friends provide...
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: Teenage friendships: how to balance support and sex pressures
Adolescent Sexual Motivations & Personal Values
Sexuality is a complicated topic that can be difficult to navigate for teenagers. Adolescents are still developing their identities and figuring out...
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: Adolescent sexual motivations & personal values how to make healthy decisions on intimate relationships
The interaction between sexual inhibitions, personality traits, and social fears is an important aspect of adolescent development that can impact teenagers' ability to make healthy decisions about...
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: Understanding teen sexual development: how inhibitions, personality traits, and social fears impact decision making
Adolescence is an age of transition where young people are learning about themselves, their bodies, and the world around them. As they develop physically and mentally, they may begin to explore their...
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: How adolescents navigate sexuality and physical intimacy: understanding challenges and finding healthy strategies
As an adult, you may have never thought about how adolescents perceive sexual consent and risks, but this is something that affects their lives daily. Adolescence is a time when young people are...
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: How adolescents view sexual risk and consent? tips for parents and educators