Tag Archives: teenagers

Why Teen Breakups Hurt More than Adult Breakups

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Turns out there’s a reason that first heartbreak is more painful than those people experience in adulthood: A combination of inexperience and biology is a volatile mix, according to researchers from the U.S. and Australia.

Teens Exchanging Passwords as Sign of Love

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Forget old-fashioned class rings. Today’s teenaged couples are sharing their Facebook and e-mail passwords with each other to show how hopelessly devoted they are, the New York Times reports. Hmmm, what could possibly go wrong?

Study: Teen Sexting Not as Widespread as Public Thinks

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Turns out the number of teens who “sext” is way lower than what the media has led us to believe, a new study found. Plus, the research shows that most of the racy images that are being sent and received …

Workshop Teaches Teens About Healthy Breakups

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We love how ahead of the curve the Boston Public Health Commission is: The organization held a one-day conference for 200 area teens last month to discuss “healthy breakups.” A large portion of the gathering involved talks about the best …

Professor: Sexting Normal for Teens Exploring Sexuality

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Is the proliferation of sexting among teens a social problem? Not if you live in Australia. New research from University of New South Wales professor Nina Funnell found that most Australian teenagers aren’t coerced into sexting; rather, they consider it …