If you happen to be a fan of horror stories, look no further. The statistics regarding health risks in teens related to unsafe sex are staggering. It raises questions about sexual health classes in high school. Teens need far more information than the mechanics of making a baby. They need to know that just a single decision to not wear a condom could change their lives for the rest of their lives.
It’s possible that a different approach is needed to get through to teens about their sexual health. Along with the current and projected statistics, maybe they need to learn about STD treatments. With TV shows like “Teen Mom” glorifying under-age pregnancy, maybe teens should learn about the evasive exams they’ll be forced to go through if they don’t take care of they’re sexual health. This information needs to be shared and expanded upon in the hopes of helping the next generation make the right choices.
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Unsafe sex fastest-growing health risk for teens: Study