вторник, 3 мая 2011 г.

Sexual Health Week: 10 facts relating to teenagers, condom use and STI’s

‘In support of the Want Respect? Use a condom campaign The Scene magazine will be putting up daily facts and figures relating to teenagers, STI's and condom use.

Sex: The Facts -In association with 'Want Respect? Use a Condom':

1. If you're ready for sex, make sure you use a condom. Respect yourself – it is your right to insist on using a condom

2. One in 10 teenagers use condoms plus another form of contraception


3. Three out of four teenage mothers say their pregnancies were unintended

4. Half a million UK teens have had an STI – double the amount 10 years ago

5. 70% of cases of Chlamydia in girls have no symptoms. If undetected this can lead to infertility
6. One in 10 sexually active young people has Chlamydia

7. Chlamydia and the Genital Warts virus are two of the most common STIs in teenagers

8. Sex and alcohol don't mix: teenagers are twice as likely to have unprotected sex after drinking alcohol

9. Of 15 to 19 year olds who have had sex with someone they knew for less than one day, 61% of females and 48% of males gave alcohol or drugs as the reason!

10. Despite what your friends might say most young people don’t have sex until they are over 16

For more information on condoms, sexual order cialis, how to protect yourself from STIs and to find your nearest GUM Clinic visit www.condomessentialwear.co.uk or call the free and confidential Sexual cialis helpline 0800 567 123. Textphone (for people with hearing difficulties) 0800 521 361

Visit www.myspace.com/wantrespect

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