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One in 5 adolsecents currently has an STD.

Over 80% of teens (8 of 10 sexually active teens) are infected with at least one STD, but are not aware of the infection(s). 

There is currently a 24% Pregnancy Rate for teens using condoms. This means approximately 24 of every 100 teen girls whose sex partners are using condoms will get pregnant. That's almost 1 of every 4 teen girls using condoms. [Abstinence Clearinghouse]

Safe Sex? No way!

Saved Sex is the Smart Choice of the Thinking Generation.

 
Why do some teens become sexually active? PDF Print E-mail
  • Sexual attraction
  • Society & media pressure
  • Peer pressure
  • Use of alcohol and drugs
  • Pressure from boyfriend/girlfriend
  • Desire to be considered "normal"
  • Parents’ example
  • Inappropriate sex education
  • Mistaken beliefs
  • Boredom
  • Low self-esteem
  • Loneliness
  • No good reasons to say "No"

The majority of sexually experienced teens wish they had waited…

[research from author Dr. Tom Lickona; Abstinence Educators’ Network, www.abednet.org]

 
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