Safe Sex
STDs/STIs and Testing
Protect yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) (or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Learn more at: https://www.teensource.org/std
Not sure if you should get tested? Take this quiz to help you find out: https://tools.plannedparenthood.org/std/intro
Find a clinic near you at: https://www.teensource.org/find-a-clinic
Getting tested can be a tough conversation. Use this Communication Tool to help you start the conversation about sex topics, including getting tested: https://sexetc.org/action-center/communication-tool
Contraception
Learn all about the many birth control methods that are out there (including protection from STDs/STIs) at: https://www.bedsider.org/methods
Put these methods up side by side to determine the best option based on ease of use, cost, STI prevention, and more at: https://www.bedsider.org/methods/matrix
Sign up here to receive free condoms, you may even be eligible to have them delivered right to you at: https://www.teensource.org/condoms/free
Free STD Testing
Know Your Rights About Contraception
Confidentiality is all about keeping your information private, find out about the laws about your confidentiality and how to make sure your medical provider keeps your info private here: https://www.teensource.org/know-your-rights/confidentiality
You have the right in California to get access to birth control, STI prevention and testing, pregnancy testing, and abortion services without the need for parent permission. Learn more at: https://www.teensource.org/know-your-rights/minor-consent
You have a right to attend confidential medical and mental health appointments during school hours as an excused absence, read more here how to go about it the right way: http://www.yourhealthyourrights.org/index.php/for-teens/your-rights-at-school/
Do you have questions about insurance coverage for contraception and STI protection? Learn more, including how to obtain low-cost medical coverage for your contraception and STI protection needs, here: http://www.yourhealthyourrights.org/index.php/for-teens/insurance-coverage/