It also helps protect them from sexual abuse and from becoming sexual abusers. Rest assured, providing information about sexuality does not encourage young people to become sexually active. In fact, young people make better decisions about sex when they have all the information they need, and knowledge helps them protect themselves against pregnancy and disease when they do decide to have sex. Talking about abstinence and how to prevent pregnancy does not send a mixed message. When open communication is encouraged at home, teens are more likely to turn to their parents for information and support.
Early detection is still the best protection against breast cancer.
Do monthly breast self-exam and have a health care professional perform a breast exam yearly.