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Suzi Zimmerman

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returns 02/18/2012
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I am a teacher and I write books on teen dating, self-esteem, and values. I can answer questions on making healthy choices, self-improvement, liking yourself, relationships and friendships, goal-setting, values, and how to handle making difficult choices.

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Today 1 in 5 sexually active people has HPV (linked to cancer and genital warts) and 1 in 4 has Herpes. 90% of girls who do NOT use condoms become pregnant each year, and AIDS cases are on the rise. Those who do not have sex will not have to deal with these issues, nor will 99% of those who use condoms correctly and consistently. In short, abstain from sex or use condoms - and use them correctly. Parents of adolescent and teen girls should research Gardasil, a vaccine against many forms of HPV. You may not think your daughter will be sexually active, but this will also offer her certain health protection in the event of rape - or should she become sexually active.

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Recent Answers from Suzi Zimmerman

2011-08-26 im dating my cousin:

Mari, you are messing around with your own family.  STOP!  It is incest.  If that word doesn't stop you, how about JAIL?  Incest is illegal.  You would BOTH go to jail, and you might get your aunt into

2011-08-18 I cant find anybody:

Thank you for your patience with me.    When you are young, the world seems like a little place.  Children count on adults to get them places, so you are limited to the world your parents can expose you

2011-08-14 Mixed Feelings:

If you told him, that's probably enough.  You've put all your cards on the table.  He knows that you have feelings, and I assume he knows that the feelings are for him.  So enough has been said.  If you

2011-08-13 Mixed Feelings:

Kathleen, you are giving HIM too much power.  Why it is his decision?  Tell him, "Don't EVER kiss me again, dare or not, unless you mean it.  I'm not a toy; I'm a person with feelings."  As your friend

2011-08-12 Not quite sure what to think:

If someone truly cares for you, loves you, they fell into that love knowing you aren't/weren't perfect.  As a matter of fact, I think it's smart to start any relationship putting all your cards on the

 

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