Birth control

Approximately 60% of pregnancies are unplanned. Why? Because the passion of the moment overpowers thinking of the consequences of the action. The result is the pregnancy rate of teens in the United States is greater than any other developed country. Why? One in five sexually active teens are not using contraception.

Sex = risk for pregnancy as well as getting an STD, even on the first time. What is 100% safe and absolutely risk free for STD's and pregnancy? Abstinence.

Check the links below and find out what is right for you.

Birth control: what you need to know
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/contraception.html

Abstinence
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/abstinence.html

Virginity: a very personal decision
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/virginity.html

Worth the wait — a site for teens
http://www.worththewait.org

 

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