Puberty and Sex

Should parents allow their child to spend Spring Break with another family the parents don't know?

A mother wonders whether her son's cross-dressing urges are abnormal.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Between the media and their peers, kids are constantly barraged with messages about sex.

Our expert says that teens should be allowed to socialize in any room of the house, with the exception of the bedroom.

No college instructor should ever engage a student in this blatant sexual and manipulative manner.

When a seven-year-old starts asking questions about sex, don't rush into telling her everything.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Find out how your daughter can protect herself from sexual predators in this exclusive interview with America's leading expert on violence.

Talk to your son about sex and date rape.

Gynecomastia most commonly is related to the hormonal changes found with puberty, and tends to go away on its own with time.

By Gavin de Becker

Help your teenage daughter to respond firmly to strangers and stay safe.

How to talk with your child about sex.

Find out whether there is a point at which "developing" girls need to start wearing bras.

Teachers should not be looking for girlfriends or boyfriends among their students.

Breast development during puberty occurs in about 70 percent of boys. Get information about this embarrassing problem.

It can be "normal" for a girl to skip a few months of periods, especially early on. But when is it a cause for concern?

At age 10, preadolescent hormones can fuel "puppy love."

An 11-year-old is bewildered by the changes happening to her body.

After a bad first experience with sex, a teen wants to know what she can do to feel better about herself.