Hi all,
I came across this article about the statistics and rise in STI's in generation Y, late teens and 20's.
It discusses the reduction in age at first intercourse and the rise in the amount of partners that young people are having. It also talks about the sexual behaviours of young people and their attitudes towards safer sex. It reinforces what many sexual health workers know about the statistics of STI's and the need for comprehensive sexual health education, worth a read.
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This is a comment from John that may fit in here.
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Thats a great article. Clear and concise. I was also taken with this quote from it.
ReplyDelete"They say the best weapon against sexual diseases is parents, who still hold the most influence over children's behaviour.
"Parents still say they avoid talking about sex because it might be seen as an encouragement," says Kang. "But the research shows that whatever you value about sex, if you convey those attitudes your teenager is more likely to delay sex or have sex with protection. Don't be afraid to have the conversation because it is more likely to be protective than not."
For young people themselves, there is an urgent need for a cultural shift around sexual behaviour."