For Teens
Planned Parenthood of Alaska (PPA) provides health services to teens and young adults at a discounted fee at our health centers.
Our clinics serve people under 18 and parental consent is not required in order to receive family planning or abortion services. Check out the links below for more info on sex, sexuality and reproductive health.
If you have questions you can speak to a PPA clinician near you by calling 1-800-230-PLAN. To find the PPA clinic nearest you use the 'Find a Health Center' toolbar above.
Guide for Teens and Families
Some of the most difficult decisions in life are about sex. They can affect our plans for school, career, our lifestyles, relationships and families
'Speaking of Sex' Podcasts
Join Northwest co-hosts Nathan and Malaika for bi-monthly podcasts that can be downloaded or streamed.
Ask a Doc
Dr. Vanessa Cullins, MD, MPH, MBA, is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and vice president for medical affairs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. You can ask Dr. Cullins questions via email at: askdrcullins@ppfa.org. She posts new answers every Tuesday and Thursday.
Teen Wire
A gigantic resource, produced by Planned Parenthood's national office. Check it out!
Teensex? It's okay to say: "No way!"
Sometimes the pressure to have sex when we don’t want to can seem overwhelming. This page has great advice on how to make a decision and how to share that decision with your partner.
Birth Control Choices For Teens
Because having sex is about making choices.
Having your Period
Having your period? It's also called menstruation. It's a sign that you're growing up, and itt means that your body is healthy and normal.
Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
We all know that abstinence is the 100% guaranteed way to protect ourselves from sexually transmitted infections. For those who are sexually active, this resource gives information on how to reduce the risks.
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