TakingITGlobal - Panorama - Sex in Today's...

Published on: Jun 2, 2003

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Type: Opinions

https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=1400

Teen sexuality integration into our society continue to grow every day. Teenagers find it all in fun and having a good time, but what they're unaware of is that there are major consequences for the deed. HIV, Herpes pregnancy, those are just 3 out of the hundreds of various ramifications. For teenage girls, there is a little bit more of a consequence than there is with guys. Girls can get pregnant, and the man can easily leave the girl stuck the rest of her life with raising a child from such a young age alone and with no support. If they choose to get an abortion they can live their lives with the guilt of 'killing' their unborn child. Guys- if you really love each other, why would you want to put yourselves through this? Don't get me wrong, sex is a beautiful thing that should be cherished when you're mature enough and are able to accept the risks. I know you're thinking: "what does she know?" Well you're right, I'm not an expert. I'm 16 years old and I am a virgin. Not because of society, but because I choose to be one. I don't know what intercourse feels like, but I understand the risks that are involved, and the reason I have not is the sole purpose of my consciousness of being emotionally not ready for such a big step. Alot of people need to accept the possibility of an accident or a disease if they are going to 'do the deed' so to speak. Girls: if you're going to have sex, go to your local Free Health Center if your region has one, so they can give you a check and give you birth control and condoms free of charge. If you want to have sex, then take the necessary precautions and be responsible about it!

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by Kasey Young
Published on: Jun 2, 2003
Topic:
Type: Opinions
https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=1400


Teen sexuality integration into our society continue to grow every day. Teenagers find it all in fun and having a good time, but what they're unaware of is that there are major consequences for the deed. HIV, Herpes pregnancy, those are just 3 out of the hundreds of various ramifications. For teenage girls, there is a little bit more of a consequence than there is with guys. Girls can get pregnant, and the man can easily leave the girl stuck the rest of her life with raising a child from such a young age alone and with no support. If they choose to get an abortion they can live their lives with the guilt of 'killing' their unborn child. Guys- if you really love each other, why would you want to put yourselves through this? Don't get me wrong, sex is a beautiful thing that should be cherished when you're mature enough and are able to accept the risks. I know you're thinking: "what does she know?" Well you're right, I'm not an expert. I'm 16 years old and I am a virgin. Not because of society, but because I choose to be one. I don't know what intercourse feels like, but I understand the risks that are involved, and the reason I have not is the sole purpose of my consciousness of being emotionally not ready for such a big step. Alot of people need to accept the possibility of an accident or a disease if they are going to 'do the deed' so to speak. Girls: if you're going to have sex, go to your local Free Health Center if your region has one, so they can give you a check and give you birth control and condoms free of charge. If you want to have sex, then take the necessary precautions and be responsible about it! « return.