Relationships, Teen Sex Statistics - Do "Trendy Sexual Behaviours" Give Reason to Brag
In America nearly half of all 15-19-year-olds have had sexual intercourse at least once. By the age 15, only 13% of teens have ever had sex, you are breaking the law at this age. By the time 19, seven in 10 teens have had sex. The norm we find for having sex for the first time is that of 17. Teens are wising up to the dangers than that of in the past where teen sex was greater in number. Thankfully teens are taking heed of the alerts telling of the dangers from having unprotected sex. Thirteen percent of females and 15% of males aged 15-19 in 2002 had had sex before age 15, compared with 19% and 21%, respectively, in 1995.
In England and Wales, the law on Sexual Offences were changed. However the legal age for young people to consent to have sex still remains at 16, whether you are straight, gay or bisexual. Although the age of consent remains at 16, the law will make no intervention unless it involves abuse or exploitation. Under the Sexual Offences Act you still have the right to confidential advice on contraception, condoms, pregnancy and abortion, even if you are under the legal age. In the US different states may have different age laws for legal sex. Unfortunately we still have the minute few who believe they know it all until the inevitable happens. Many teens are prepared to take sexual risks despite more than ten years of public warnings. Teen sex should never be an event of chance in hope God will make things right should they go wrong. Nip it in the bud so no prayers have to be said in regards to falling pregnant or catching an STD. The outcome of intensive research showed new infections of the Aids virus in 1999 were the highest in over 10 years.
In reply from some teens who were asked why so early for sex, was, "it is trendy and everyone one else is doing it" so why not me. Another point of interest was, it was a way of showing off where teens would boast "Hey everyone I have done it." Well this may be the in thing to do but did you ever give any thought to showing off a bump on the belly or a prison ID number when having your mug shot photo taken.
Many teens openly admit to that of feeling pressurized to lose their virginity. The most prominent fear from having unprotected sex was highlighted as to an unwanted pregnancy (88%) and 87% said an STD. To keep safe you have to think condom. Using a condom is one of the safest forms of birth control used and a powerful deterrent against catching a sexually transmitted disease.
We have the male and female condom. The male condom is made of thin latex (rubber) or polyurethane and fits over an erect penis. Condoms are lubricated to make them easier to use. A condom acts as a barrier between the penis and the vagina, the penis and the mouth, or the penis and the anus. This does not mean sexual intercourse can not take place. A condom will cover the entire penis to prevent sperm entering the vagina.
For women the female condom is made from soft polyurethane and is located inside the vagina. It is held in place by a ring at either end; it lines the vagina and stops sperm getting into it. Using condoms bring no side affects unlike some other forms of contraception. The female condom if properly inserted is 95% effective. Condoms have been known to split. Problems which occur from using the female condom is - if it slips or moves out of place from not being properly inserted. You can find out more at any family planning clinic where contraception and advice is given freely
Below some useful resource centres should you need help and advice?
1 Get Connected - One-stop helpline for young people. This organization evolves round youngsters who feel they want to run away from home or have already done so. Services include compassionate support, help and guidance. Helpline: 0808 808 4994 open 1pm-11pm seven days a week
2 Childlike - an organization which provides a free, confidential telephone counselling service for children or young people regardless of what the nature of the problem is. National helpline: 0800 1111. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
3 Avert services are more connected to health International aids & medical research charity. Telephone: 01403 210202
Never be frightened or to embarrassed to seek help. Prevention is better than any cure. Pick up the phone for a brighter future.
4 bpas (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) Telephone: 0845 730 4030 Organization of many options i.e. dealing with unplanned pregnancy, emergency contraception, free pregnancy testing and vasectomy services.
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