Daly City Youth

Guides

Honest, judgment-free guides to birth control, mental health, and relationships — written for teens.

Guides

Abstinence: What It Is and How It Works

What abstinence actually means, what it protects against, and why it is a legitimate choice at any point — no lectures attached.

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Condoms and Lube: A Practical Guide

How to use condoms correctly, latex allergy options, where to get them free, and why the right lube matters more than you think.

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Hormonal Birth Control Options

The pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, and IUD — how each method works, how often you think about it, and how to choose what fits your life.

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Emergency Contraception

What the morning-after pill is, how it works, what it costs, and the fastest ways to get it — including free with Family PACT.

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Teen Mental Health: First Steps When You're Struggling

Feeling anxious, numb, or not yourself? A practical, no-pressure guide to getting support — from naming what you feel to making the first call.

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Talking to a Doctor Alone as a Teen

How to get one-on-one time with a provider, exact opening lines for awkward questions, and how confidentiality protects the conversation.

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Healthy Relationships and Red Flags

What a healthy relationship actually looks like, the warning signs that deserve attention, and where to turn if something feels wrong.