United States

Teens

As a leading authority on teen reproductive health, the Guttmacher Institute estimates national and state-level teen pregnancy rates; documents teens’ access to sexual and reproductive health information and services; and promotes fact-based, comprehensive sex education and youth-friendly, confidential services.

Fact Sheet

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States
State Laws and Policies

An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
Report

Pregnancies, Births and Abortions Among Adolescents and Young Women in the United States, 2013: National and State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

May 2019 Policy Analysis
State and Federal Lawmakers Promote Sexual Consent, LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Sex Education

Elizabeth Nash,Leah H. KellerandSophia Naide
United States
Teens
April 2019 News Release
Young Men’s Reports of Having Sex Before Age 13 Vary Widely by Their Race, Ethnicity and Geographic Area
United States
Teens
April 2019 Research Article
Sex Before Age 13 Among Males in the United States

Laura D. Lindberg,Isaac Maddow-ZimetandArik V. Marcell,Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
United States
Teens
April 2019 Policy Analysis
Radical Attempts to Ban Abortion Dominate State Policy Trends in the First Quarter of 2019

Elizabeth Nash,Olivia Cappello,Sophia Naide,Lizamarie MohammedandZohra Ansari-Thomas
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
March 2019 Blog / Letter / Op-ed
What the Trump Administration’s Final Regulatory Changes Mean for Title X

Kinsey Hasstedt,Health Affairs Blog
United States
Contraception
Teens
January 2019 Research Article
Trends in Receipt of Contraceptive Services: Young Women in the U.S., 2002–2015

Jennifer J. FrostandLaura D. Lindberg,American Journal of Preventive Medicine
United States
Contraception
Teens
November 2018 Policy Analysis
Ensuring Adolescents’ Ability to Obtain Confidential Family Planning Services in Title X

Kinsey Hasstedt,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Contraception
Teens
September 2018 Policy Analysis
A Time to Lead: A Roadmap for Progress on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Worldwide

Jesseca Boyer,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
September 2018 Report
Sexual Behavior and Contraceptive and Condom Use Among U.S. High School Students, 2013‒2017

Elizabeth Witwer,Rachel K. JonesandLaura D. Lindberg
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens
September 2018 News Release
Most Sexually Active U.S. High School Students Make Decisions That Support Their Sexual Health
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Teens shouldn’t have to rely on rumors or myths for information about sex and reproduction. Comprehensive sex education is an important tool for getting them the accurate information they need.

Laura D. Lindberg

Principal Research Scientist

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