The Teen Survival Guide to Dating & Relating: Real-World Advice on Guys, Girls, Growing Up, and Getting Along

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I know this all may be a bit scary to hear, but what you and your friend are doing is very

risky, and I hope you stop. I wish you well.

In friendship,

Terra

What is this rash?

Hey Terra,

My boyfriend and I were fooling around two weekends ago. We always use a condom, but

this time we didn’t. Nothing much happened, but well... a little bit happened. Now I have

this weird rash on the inside part of my thigh, and it’s right where he was touching me. I’m

worried I might have an infection or something. How can I tell?

Itchy and Worried

Dear Itchy and Worried,

Whenever people get sexual without using protection, there’s always a risk of pregnancy and

sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The only way you’re going to be able to tell whether the

rash is, in fact, an STD is to have it checked out by a doctor. I suggest you do that right away.

Take care of yourself!

In friendship,

Terra