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Sexual Health Info Online Can Lead Kids Astray


 

Reality: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women have a Pap smear beginning at age 21 years or 3 years post coitarche.

Myth: Kissing is safe, even if your partner has herpes.

Reality: Herpes can be transmitted by kissing an infected individual.

Source: Dr. Yen

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