The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on bodily autonomy and medical consent. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I am a physician in New York State who considers reproductive autonomy to be a basic human right. Our ...

Culture, Health & Sexuality, Vol. 21, No. 1 (January 2019), pp. 16-30 (15 pages) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) young people of colour are exposed to intersecting ...

The transition to adulthood is critical but often misunderstood. As societal and economic changes have created new demands and challenges for young people, particularly those in the 18- to 25-year-old ...

Self-harm refers to intentionally injuring one's own body as a coping mechanism to emotional distress. It manifests in many forms and has serious consequences, not only on physical health but also on ...

Parents often unintentionally drive away their teenagers by making certain critical mistakes that damage the teens' trust and communication. Parental hostility and poor conflict management, excessive ...

The Supreme Court is set to revisit the statutory age of consent for adolescents, a move that could clarify how the law balances protection from sexual exploitation with recognition of teenage ...