In today's world there is a great amount of premarital sex occurring across cultures and societies. These sexual activities may have some positive elements, however, the negative elements are far more abundant. Premarital sex however satisfying it may be, may have a tremendous negativity with potential for danger. In today's world those who are engaging in premarital sex, must live with such fears as unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. These sexually transmitted diseases may be extremely harmful and often deadly.

Through the efforts of the medical industry many of today's sexually transmitted diseases may be treated and even cured. However, many individuals must learn to live with sexually transmitted diseases. Such STDs as herpes, which may be acquired through a variety of sexual acts, is never cured but only 'controlled' through medication. People may live with such an STD th

One may believe that abstinence is really the only method of true protection. This is very much true but not realistic in today's world and our culture. For the many people engaging in premarital sex, there are many methods of birth control out on the market. If one's only concern is to avoid conception then such methods as birth control pills are viable. Thanks to pharmaceutical companies there are many varieties of birth control pills that women may take. These pills ONLY prevent pregnancy, and sometimes acne, but do not protect either partner from infectious disease. Birth control pills are only dispensed through a pharmacy and require a prescription from a doctor.

A common myth that many people have is that it is impossible for a woman to get pregnant if they have intercourse 3-5 days prior to and after their menstrual cycle. It must be said that this is only a myth. Sperm can live in the human body for up to 75 hours and thus pregnancy may

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