#TalkingIsPower

Start early. Talk often.

#TalkingIsPower Month is a national effort to spark meaningful conversations between young people and the champions who care about them most.

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Why Talk to Teens?

1 in 4 girls will become pregnant at least once by age 20. And even though nearly all teens say they don’t want to get pregnant, most have never really thought about how pregnancy would affect their lives. We present the facts without adding any of our own thoughts or feelings; we are unbiased and open to a variety of viewpoints on these very sensitive issues. We believe it's important to educate teens on sex, love, and relationships so they can grow, make informed decisions, and live their best lives.

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December 2, 2021

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Media and Resources

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Parents, your voice is important. Silence is not golden, in this case. #TalkingIsPower https://t.co/gHTfagAsni
— Thrive: Sexual Health Collective for Youth (@thriveokc) May 6, 2021

Remember, it’s not just 1️⃣ big talk, but an ongoing conversation! Get the FACTS, START EARLY, & TALK Often! #TalkingIsPower https://t.co/IKIQOUMWy2
— Bee Inspired Program (@BeeInspiredCAPP) May 10, 2021

#Parents: DYK Over ½ of teens age 12-15 report that their parents most influence their decisions about sex? The young people in your life trust you and want to hear from you—start talking today! #TalkingIsPower https://t.co/Hwvl5nfwX2
— National Coalition for Sexual Health (@NCSH_) May 20, 2021

Remember to keep the power on! Send the young people in your life off into summer by letting them know that they can come to you with their ongoing questions about sex, love, birth control, and everything in between. https://t.co/GoidUUL5Ut #TalkingIsPower pic.twitter.com/EuhOc6w7gw
— ETR (@ETRorg) May 20, 2021

As our partners at @powertodecide say, #TalkingIsPower! Hear their takeaways from this season of #Unexpected, and tune in to the tell-all TONIGHT at 10/9c. https://t.co/vYNSqsvvw9
— TLC Network (@TLC) May 10, 2021

We’re using the month of May to educate the young people in our network about sex, love, and healthy relationships! Join the movement: #TalkingIsPower https://t.co/Diw5SMg5zf pic.twitter.com/MWh9dC5Eqb
— In Our Own Voice (@BlackWomensRJ) May 20, 2021

Mentors, champions, and trusted adults: it’s not too late to start listening to your young people as they voice their thoughts about love and relationships. Young people are talking—start listening to us! 🗣️✨

Learn more here: https://t.co/CoyrkdwWxd #TalkingIsPower pic.twitter.com/jPjkF772fN
— URGE (@URGE_org) May 20, 2021

Seven in 10 adults (70%) say they turned to their parents as a teen to discuss dating, sex or birth control #TalkingIsPower
— reproaction (@reproaction) May 6, 2021

We’re using the month of May to educate the young people in our network about sex, love, and healthy relationships! Join the movement: #TalkingIsPower https://t.co/U4PrVlYEYm pic.twitter.com/clWPoWjvE7
— Young Invincibles (@YoungInvincible) May 20, 2021