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S-E-X. It is a word loaded with
social taboos and cultural mystery. It is 100% necessary for the
continuation of the human race and yet it is treated as if it is
unnatural, even down right dirty. IT'S NOT! But this stigma is
what makes parents freak out when their teen announces he or she
is ready to give it a try. Now, although this reaction is an
instinctive one for parents to have, it is not without some merit.
Sex in the new millenium is filled with risks - both emotional
and physical. Gone are the days when the only worry the sexually
active teen had was unwanted pregnancy (and then that was
something the girl worried about more). Y2K ushered in a new
"non-sexual" revolution fueled by rampant STDs, record
teen pregnancy rates and the incurable AIDS virus. AIDS is on the rise among teens
and the fact is, if you are sexually
active, you can get it*. If you are considering having sex for
the first time there are a few things you MUST know. One of the most mysterious of
the sexual milestones is the elusive "first time".
Everyone who is sexually active has had a "first time"
and most people will tell you it was nothing like they
expected it to be. For boys, the "first time" is a sort
of stepping stone to manhood, a sign that you are well on your
way to being a real man. For girls, visions of the first time are
often clouded with ideas of romance that are more based in dreams
than in reality. The decision to have sex should never be taken
lightly. If you are making it without any thought you shouldn't
be having sex - plain and simple. But if you have given your
decision some real thought there you are bound to be full of
questions. You have probably heard rumours about what sex is like
and what can and cannot happen "the first time". Let us
clear up the myths and present you with the realities.
See if you really are as ready as you think!
*AIDS can also be transmitted through infected
needles and blood transfusions.
** SOURCE: National Center for Health Statistics and the Alan Guttmacher Institute.
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