Here are some interesting facts that I learned today about sex. I will only give you facts and I won't be giving you my opinion on anything.

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Condoms are an effective, inexpensive form of birth control. Of 100 women whose partners use condoms inconsistently or imperfectly, 15 will become pregnant in the first year of use. Only two will become pregnant if condoms are used perfectly (Trussell et al., on press).
Source: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/condoms/truth.html

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I don't trust this website much since they are a bit biased, but even they admit that condoms are only about 85% effective since so many use it wrong and since they can tear and slip off. Where does the 97% come from on the condom box? Lab tests where everything is used carefully and precisely with improbable situations. It does prevent HIV/AIDS however with correct use.

From the same source it shows that the pill is 99% effective, the patch 92% effective and so on. So condoms shouldn't be the only thing used for birth control!

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Epidemiologic studies that compare infection rates among condom users and nonusers provide evidence that latex condoms can protect against the transmission of syphilis and genital herpes. However, some other epidemiologic studies show little or no protection. Many of the available epidemiologic studies were not designed or conducted in ways that allow for accurate measurement of condom effectiveness against the genital ulcer diseases. No conclusive studies have specifically addressed the transmission of chancroid and condom use, although several studies have documented a reduced risk of genital ulcers in settings where chancroid is a leading cause of genital ulcers. More research is needed to assess the degree of protection latex condoms provide for the genital ulcer diseases.
Source:http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/latex.htm

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Also from the Center of Disease Control(CDC)

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Approximately 20 million people are currently infected with HPV. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. By age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have acquired genital HPV infection. About 6.2 million Americans get a new genital HPV infection each year.

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HPV is the most common STD in America because it is generally from skin to skin contact not semen and veginal fluids. There is no cure for HPV which is a viral disease although it sometimes just goes away, but it can reappear a few years down the road. Yes! Believe it or not HPV is more common than HIV/AIDS. Only 900,000 Americans are infected with HIV/AIDS. The lack of condoms makes this more prevalent in 3rd world countries.

For some girls, they confuse sex with love. Its not the same way with guys. Keep this in mind!

I don't quite remember the source for this, but... 40% of pregnant teens get abortions, 3% choose to give their baby up for adoption, and 57% try to raise the baby.

Some recent study has shown that sexually active teens are more depressed (http://www.heritage.org/Research/Family/cda0304.cfm). The source for that study has some other interesting statistics.

So there you have some facts for and against premarital sex. The choice is still yours.

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I think it's more like, teens are depressed and turn to sex, as one would turn to alcohol and drugs. This happens all the time.

Its true. I know tons of girls that have to have sex to feel good about themselves or when they are having a hard time and need something to get "away" with. Ive done it myself...I know when things are though and im a bit depressed sex makes me feel a little better and a bit more positive.

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teens are depressed and turn to sex

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I know that's true in my case. I feel that if I don't have sex then I'm not attractive, even though I know most guys would have sex with anyone (they just won't admit it). It comes from living a hard childhood and still suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

But also, maybe not the sex, but the things that happen after sex can cause anxiety and depression. You think "maybe I didn't do it good enough", "I wonder if he'll tell people what I look like naked"...and so on. That's why I really suggest having sex in a stable relationship.

much luv

~*FOXY*~

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If teens are depressed after having sex (excluding obviously depressing factors, like rape, pregnancy, or getting an STD) then they're simply not doing it right.

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I think it's more like, teens are depressed and turn to sex, as one would turn to alcohol and drugs. This happens all the time.

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Some recent study has shown that sexually active teens are more depressed

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Is this a joke?

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Some recent study has shown that sexually active teens are more depressed

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If teens are depressed after having sex (excluding obviously depressing factors, like rape, pregnancy, or getting an STD) then they're simply not doing it right.

sex doesnt have to be done because youre depressed. adults must aknowledge that like them teens get "feelings" and we have sex like they do, because in that case, we are mature.

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For some girls, they confuse sex with love. Its not the same way with guys. Keep this in mind!

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Since we are so fond of stereotypes, shouldn't you be in home-economics learning your womanly duties instead of stepping outside of your place.

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Some recent study has shown that sexually active teens are more depressed (http://www.heritage.org/Research/Family/cda0304.cfm). The source for that study has some other interesting statistics.

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You have to be freaking kidding me. You go and make the comment “I don't trust this website much since they are a bit biased" about planned parent hood. Yet when it comes to the Heritage foundation (a SELF-ADMITTED conservative think tank) there is no acknowledgement of possible (using the term possible is being extremely kind) bias. Hmm, could this be selective hearing on your part.
Not to mention the test I would have to say definitely doesn't take care of variables or look at other possible circumstances in an unbiased light. Perhaps high sexual activity amongst teenagers isn't the cause of depression but rather perhaps high sexual activity among teenagers is a possible EFFECT of depression just like excessive drinking, drug use etc. Oh wait, that has already been well established in Psychology for the past 40 years. I'm not ruling out the chance of sex leading to depression(seeing as people do get depressed over a wide range of different things) in a case to case basis, but sex is more then likely a cover for a deeper issue. I’m much more comfortable with data backing up the idea that high sexual activity is an effect of depression.
Also it’s important to see if this study was conducted cross-culturally; which it wasn't. Therefore this is more likely to be a SOCIETALE trait, rather then a distinct universal trait; which even a study of ancient man could show you.
Yes I know they try to get around this argument in this article, but a certain statement clearly shows exactly why this should not be interpreted as an accurate OBJECTIVE study. In particular the passage that states:
"Moreover, theoretical questions about whether teen sexual activity leads to depression or, con­versely, whether depression leads to teen sexual activity should not distract attention from the clear message that adult society should be sending to teens. Teens should be told that sexual activity in teen years is clearly linked to reduced personal happiness. Teens who are depressed should be informed that sexual activity is likely to exacer­bate, rather than alleviate, their depression. Teens who are not depressed should be told that sexual activity in teen years is likely to substantially reduce their happiness and personal well-being."
My two favorite parts are:
"Moreover, theoretical questions about whether"
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"whether depression leads to teen sexual activity should not distract attention from the clear message that adult society should be sending to teens."
for extremely obvious reasons.
My suggestion is don't trust think-tanks period, be they left or right. Think-Tanks in general have obvious SUBJECTIVE political agendas and should not be seen as sources of objective information.

On a final note I would like to say thanks to the Heritage Foundation for rediscovering well known established information and then manipulating it in order to try and support their political opinion. I’m sure their donors are extremely happy to see that their money is going to good use in discovering new data.

I really don't care if you disagree with me or not, because I never asked if you did. If you like it, that's fine. I just think it's gross. I have no interest in sex. Don't get me wrong though, I love the human body, it's one of the most beautiful things on earth. But having sex with someone is not on my fun list.

I'd rather paint. Or polish my Cello.

wow look at those lame attempts in bringing me down. I'm just comfortable with my sexuality.

I would have to disagree with you about that Earthgoddess.

Sex is gross.

sex is fun. period. its a human instinct. and who cares, i use protection

may be some people talk about sex all the time because they enjoy it! and hey every1 can't have a big penis, plus too big of a penis is just uncomfortable, you can't do anything with it!What was the piont of this post. People should know the only 100% way of not gettin pregnant or getting a std is not having sex plain and simple. Try pleasure'in ur self with a ***** or some one's hand.

[This message was edited by YNmoderator on August 07, 2004 at 10:39 AM.]

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a non virgin wouldnt say something like that.

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Non-virgin here agreeing with outspokenme.

Come on now bauhaus, you go around all the time talking about how sex is the greatest thing ever. The only guys I know that do that are either very unskilled in bed or compesating for something else.

Those of us who are confident in ourselves don't need to brag all the time.

I googled Teens and Abortion and found a British News Site that has stats (I don't know if the abortion stats pertain just to Britain or not).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/06/30/nabort30.xml

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Oh bauhaus, you talk like that about sex a lot, which makes me think that either you never get laid or you have a very small penis. Which is more true?

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a non virgin wouldnt say something like that.

everything is ur own choice!
what's there to argue about?
to have or not to have i entirely up to u. and whether u choose to belief what's written is up to u too. u cant be sure? dont trust the stats? think they are bias? sure. dont have premarital sex. anyway, the totesterone level in guys are much higher than in girls. this cause a likelyhood of them only being attracted to a girl sexually. so what do they think of sex? they dont even know.. they juz like and want it.

Oh bauhaus, you talk like that about sex a lot, which makes me think that either you never get laid or you have a very small penis. Which is more true?

heres a fact, sex is fun.