Doctor seeks to educate teens on sexual health matters

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are particularly prevalent among young adults. Even though there is a variety of reliable information that teens can use to learn more able their sexual health, these rate continue to rise, leading researchers to work to develop new ways of keeping kids informed. Recently, a Rhode Island physician launched a new website to answer any questions teens may have regarding STDs.

The website, called "Ask A Doc RI" will focus on answering any questions regarding contraceptives, such as how to get them for a low cost and how to properly use them.

"Success of the project will be measured by the number of contraceptive queries obtained through the website," said Vinita Goyal, M.D. "While it will be difficult to ascertain if contraceptive behavior is improved, it is expected that if the website serves as a useful educational tool for young women in Rhode Island, the number of queries posted will increase over time."

Goyal says that many women discontinue use of contraceptives because of false information they read over the internet. The website may serve as a source for reliable facts on birth control and dispel many myths associated with contraceptives.