Dating, Sex, and Romance: Adolescence and Digital Media
Walden University SOCW
6362: Human Sexuality
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, Dating, Sex, and Romance: Adolescence and Digital Media
Planned Parenthood is a great site that may educate adolescents on dating, sex, and/or
romantic love. The website and clinic sites are wonderful places for garnering services and
receiving important information regarding sex and associated topics. Individuals can reach the
site using this web address: Https:// Sexual Health Information For Teens | Sex Facts & Myths
(plannedparenthood.org). The initial search leads you to the For Teens page. This page states that
it provides information on sex, relationships, your body, and more. The site provides both drop
down options and other related topics located at the bottom of the page to explore in order to
gain knowledge on a number of questions teens may have. Some of the other related topics
include puberty, sex, STDs, relationships, LGBTQ, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.
When selecting any of these subjects the teen will receive information regarding statistics and
important milestones of each topic. For example, when exploring the LGBTQ section of the site
an individual will receive information of what LGBTQ means/stands for, information about
coming out, and information about same sex relationships/ sexual engagement. There is also a
chat section for any questions not addressed dedicated to teens 13-19 years of age (Planned
Parenthood, 2022).
A teen utilizing this site could learn about certain aspects of a relationships that may seem
challenging. There is information on engaging in healthy relationships, signs of an unhealthy
relationships, ways to break up with another individual, what counts as cheating, and how to
cope with a breakup. Having these things can assist a teen through some of the most difficult
times in their lives, and reduce the likelihood of more serious issues. When teens embark in
relationships, they typically put there all into them, which can create mental health
14:44:38 GMT -05:00
Walden University SOCW
6362: Human Sexuality
14:44:38 GMT -05:00
, Dating, Sex, and Romance: Adolescence and Digital Media
Planned Parenthood is a great site that may educate adolescents on dating, sex, and/or
romantic love. The website and clinic sites are wonderful places for garnering services and
receiving important information regarding sex and associated topics. Individuals can reach the
site using this web address: Https:// Sexual Health Information For Teens | Sex Facts & Myths
(plannedparenthood.org). The initial search leads you to the For Teens page. This page states that
it provides information on sex, relationships, your body, and more. The site provides both drop
down options and other related topics located at the bottom of the page to explore in order to
gain knowledge on a number of questions teens may have. Some of the other related topics
include puberty, sex, STDs, relationships, LGBTQ, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.
When selecting any of these subjects the teen will receive information regarding statistics and
important milestones of each topic. For example, when exploring the LGBTQ section of the site
an individual will receive information of what LGBTQ means/stands for, information about
coming out, and information about same sex relationships/ sexual engagement. There is also a
chat section for any questions not addressed dedicated to teens 13-19 years of age (Planned
Parenthood, 2022).
A teen utilizing this site could learn about certain aspects of a relationships that may seem
challenging. There is information on engaging in healthy relationships, signs of an unhealthy
relationships, ways to break up with another individual, what counts as cheating, and how to
cope with a breakup. Having these things can assist a teen through some of the most difficult
times in their lives, and reduce the likelihood of more serious issues. When teens embark in
relationships, they typically put there all into them, which can create mental health
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