<P>The literature on adolescent sexuality focuses mainly on the negative aspects and consequences of adolescent sexuality, with emphasis on adolescent coital behaviors, contraception, teen pregnancy, and acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. Little is known about noncoital behaviors and the context of romantic relationships within which sexual behaviors occur. Less also is known about the development of sexual orientation and identity. In this article, we review the literature on these topics and discuss interventions that may encourage the development of healthy adolescent sexuality. </P> <H4>ABOUT THE AUTHORS</H4> <P>Dr. Auslander is assistant professor and Dr. Rosenthal is professor, Division of Adolescent and Behavioral Health, Department of Pediatrics and Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. Dr. Blythe is professor of pediatrics, Divisions of Adolescent Medicine and Community/General Pediatrics, and director of adolescent clinical services, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. </P> <P>Address reprint requests to: Beth A. Auslander, PhD, Division of Adolescent and Behavioral Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555-0319; or e-mail <a href="mailto:baauslan@utmb.edu">baauslan@utmb.edu</a>. </P> <P>Dr. Auslander and Dr. Blythe have no industry relationships to disclose. Dr. Rosenthal receives grant/research support from GlaxoSmithKline, serves as a consultant to Glaxo-SmithKline and Merck, and serves as a scientific advisor to Merck. </P>