This blog is for all you teens and young adults out there who have questions, concerns, or just want to talk about sex, sexuality, sexual health, healthy relationships, and all other things of the sort. Let's start off with some statistics about teenagers and sex...
Teens who pledge abstinence are statistically no less sexually active than other teens (more info at : http:www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20081229/virginity-pledge-doesnt-stop-teen-sex)
In 2007, 48% of high school students had had sexual intercourse and 15% had had four or more sexual partners.
In 2007, 39% of sexually active high school students reported not using a condom during the last time that they had sexual intercourse.
In 2006, young people aged 13-24 represented 14% of the people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
In 2002, 12% of all pregnancies occured in young women aged 15-19
In 2007, 235 of sexually active high school students reporting having used alcohol or drugs immediately prior to engaging in sexual intercourse the last time that they had sex.
These statistics, while frightening, don't have to reflect your life. If you choose to have sex, which is entirely your choice (be sure that it is your choice, don't let anyone pressure you into something that you aren't ready for), be smart, be safe. Use a condom, every time. And if you really want to be sure, just remember that the only 100% effective method of birth control is abstinence.
(the information in this post was obtained from WebMD and the CDC)
About Me
- Teen Sex Talk
- We are a group of teens, members and friends of the Teen Action Board of Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest, whose sole goal is to inform teens so that they can make healthy, responsible decisions for themselves.
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