There has been a lot of publication and media attention given to the subject of teen pregnancy because this rate has been dramatically been increasing over the past twenty years. This is because of experimentation and the increase of provocative dress and more acceptances of higher sexual limits in public. There is also the issue of those who do so as a rebellion against their parent's rules but this is a more rare occurrence. Teens are more vulnerable to pregnancy because of a lack of education in school and at home and a lack of thought given toward the consequences of their actions. Teens also account for the largest portion of abortions in this country as well, which causes

Many people do not engage in safe sex because they say that the condom decreases the level of comfort and enjoyment during the act. This may be true, but these people should ask a person with herpes or aids if the choice to not wear a condom is a smart one or not. The comfort will still be there and these people need to put their future ahead of their present happiness. Some diseases can prevent the ability to have children and others can be contagious through sex or even kissing and oral sex.

Safe sex is important because the physical dangers can be incredibly damaging and even life threatening. New sexually transmitted diseases come out everyday. Aids herpes, ghoneria, syphilis, crabs and many more affect millions of people everyday. Some are curable but many aren't as of yet. This is a scary thought when someone decides to engage in sexual activities with another. The first thought in many cases nowadays isn't whether or not you are sure about the partner you are with, but rather if you are sure about the act that you about to perform.

Safe sex is something that should be taught and preached to children by parents. It is like anything else that parents teach; things have to begin at home. They are like morals, sexual morals for children. The parents must be given the responsibility to start the process off but the schools must be smart enough to realize that they must play a role in this process also. Sexual education classes must be offered, condoms be available and students be comfortable to talk to the teacher that teaches the class about any issues that may be happening in their life. School councilors should also be a big help to the students in their sexual education. Safe sex is something to benefits all people who are involved in it. It helps save lives and prevent the destroying of millions more. IT is an important part of my life because I like many college students had a scare in the past with pregnancy and has never worn a condom since. Thank you.

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