What is wrong with having sex or teaching about having sex comprehensively-safe to avoid risk?
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Nothing's wrong with teaching about safe sex, especially if you scare the crap out of younguns so that maybe they'll wait a bit.\n\nNothing's wrong with having sex, either, as long as it is between 2 consenting adults.
783230
It's always a mistake to choose your approach based on moral ideals rather than outcome.\n\nBush probably doesn't want to hear it, but the Dutch have the lowest teen pregnancy rate in Europe (much lower than the US) and also the highest rate of condom use amongst young people.\n\nTheir tactic of teaching not only contraction, but also focusing on the emotional and romantic side of relationships has meant that not only do teenagers wait longer to have sex (on average 2 years later than in the US), but when they do, they use protection.\n\nWhat's the problem with that system?  Because of Dutch sex education, their teenagers are getting pregnant less, getting disease less, using contraception more AND having sex later.\n\nWhy choose absitinence only education when there is good evidence that it doesn't work over a system that DOES work?
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Huge debate there... not sure where to start.\n\nPros:\n-Educates the masses about STDs.\n-Educates the masses on reproduction and general knowledge of health issues and care for ones reproductive system.\n-Takes the stress off of the parents who may feel too embarrased to discuss with thier children.\n-Offers relief to those who wonder if the changes they are experiencing are "normal".\n-Helps remove the shame western cultures have towards sexuality.\n-Demystifies controversial topics like homosexuality.\n-Give a third party the opportunity to observe behaviors in the student that may suggest sexual abuse.\n-Educates student on safety issues.\n\ncons:\n-Does not (and should not) explain moral issues.  This is the sole responsibility of the parent, not the government.\n-Does not give the parent the decision of what time is best for thier child to be exposed to sexual topics.\n-Does not (and should not) cover religious issues. Also the sole responsibility of the parent.\n-Invites curiosity in the students which might lead to experimentation.\n-Introduces students to topics that parents may not approve of, like homosexuality.\n-Depending on the maturity and psychological state of the student, could create fear or anxiety.\n\nMy personal opinion, I am pro-education on all topics.  My only request is that the schools let me know the curriculum and agenda so that I can cover the topics with my child first.  She should understand our families moral and religious views before she is introduced the topic by a stranger or government employee.
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Personally I think it is wrong. It is something so personal that it should only be shared with your husband/wife. I think having sex before marriage only leads to complications and jealousy
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It should be taught in school that the act of sex is sacred and should be considered a very special moment between a man a wife.  Kids that young are too imature to completely understand how complicated it is.  That is why the school systems/governements shouldn't be giving out birth control, or saying it's ok if you get pregnant and want to have an abortion.  What ever happened to suffering the consequences of making bad decisions?  That is how you grow as a person.  It's ok to make mistakes if you own up to them.  The solution is to not make sex seem like such a casual thing, so that young people don't find it so acceptable. There is still hope.
276807
the only way to be 100% sure is not to have sex. as this is impossible for a lot of people they resort to the methods you have stated, which are about 99% effective when used properly.
610721
First of all......if your not ready for careing for another human being or mentally ready you should NOT be having sex at all OR use alot of conterceptives. Teenagers and young adults have NO idea what kind of responsability children intale. Don't be in such a hurry to grow up you'll get there.
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You are suppose to have a emotional connection with a person that you have sex with. Just having sex for fun is dangerous. Find one person and leave it at that.
775554
Registered Nurse here; I must agree with you, however this is not the laws on sexually transmitted disease that governor our state.  Now keep in mind, HIV/AIDS, is a death sentence, however the law is on the side of the individual with the disease.  Trust is a wonderful thing, but in this day and age, I believe casual sex is not a healthy choice.  For many people do lie about there sexually history, especially if it involves an STD.  The only thing to make sure is you and your potential partner get tested prior to taking that step.  Hopefully if your both willing to get tested, it's not a one night stand and your relationship has potential.  If you don't heed this advice, make sure condoms are used.  Will not prevent STD's, but decreases your chances of contacting one.  Thanks for the opportunity to address this question.
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I really don't think it's an issue of what's wrong or right or if you "sin" that's a bad thing.  The point of all the preaching is about what is best for you spiritually.  The people that do the preaching have turned it into what's bad and good and make it a morality issue.  \n\nReally, what you need to think about is what does sex do to you.  Promiscuous sex solely for seeking pleasure can run the risk of addiction, disease, etc., and isn't good for the soul or heart.  In a karmic sense, sex in marriage as an expression of love is less of an attachment - meaning one is less likely to get caught up in it and with love and responsibility of the marriage it kind of nullifies the lust from sex.\n\nSo the question is what is your spiritual quest or goal?  Nothing?  Just getting to heaven?  Or do you want to become a saint?  If you just want to get to heaven then I don't think sex in marriage or with commitment and love will keep you from that.  If you're looking to be a saint then letting go of desires and being celibate is probably necessary.
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if you stick with one partner, and use protection, then it's not bad, it's good. But if you do a whole bunch of one night stands in a row, then it'll be bad, morally, and bad things will happen, unwanted pregnancy, STD, etc.
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Check with your doctor on this matter. I think that as long as you don't exhibit outer symptoms, it is safe to have sex. This is only an opinion from a layman's viewpoint.
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I think there are obvious risks- like unplanned pregnancy and the potential to become infected with a curable- or permanent STD. \n\nAT 15, howveer, there are other risks to having sex that are a lot more subtle. \n\nYou may become isolated from your friends, you may be having sex for the wrong reasons (because of peer pressure- not because you are in a loving, trusting relationship), you may grow apart from your parents, you may get distracted from school and your grades may suffer, you may develop a low self-esteem. \n\nIf you are in a loving, honest relationship with a partner who is concerned about your health and well-being- then you may decide it is time to have sex. But if you are unsure, or if you have doubts- then you may want to wait until you feel ready. Sex is something you can enjoy your entire life- dont rush into it for the wrong reasons. \n\nAnyone who pressures you doesn't really care about you. \n\nBest of luck.
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It is absolutely critical that when you have sex, especially if you do not know the status of the person you are with that you use a condom.  That being said, I can say that I know people who make exceptions to this when they are in a committed relationship with someone.  If they're both tested, both clean, don't sleep around then hey bb.  Other than an instance like that it is still highly unsafe.  Then again, statistically the numbers of reported HIV cases are rising among younger people, so that does say something.
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Teaching and dating don't mix, it ends up being a big problem. Best thing is to just don't do it.
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yes...\n\nbut most school districts don't teach everything, due to cetrant concervitive parents/school boards (or just plain anal/control freaks/parents starerptypes that they're children will repeat the same stuff parinoid parents).\n\nThere are sex eds that do teach a veriety of stuff, such as abstance, safe sex, and other procotions to other types of sex for safe sex.\n\n;-)\n\nWhy are some people still ignorant, well it's up to them to pay attention in class.\n\nParents need to do more (like be open minded), you'd rather have a young person prepared then to fall into something that they haven't been fully educated on. That way you run less of a risk hearing "Mom, I'm pregnant". "Mom/Dad I think I got something (STD)", or the stupid people who become addicted to sex or the werdos who just were deprived of everything logical about it.\n\nYou got to admit that someone can still get an STD even from a simple kiss, skin contact, and of course oral sex, and regular sex. There are safe practices for oral sex, but not all sex  eds teach it so some youth think it's risk free. That's why they should be informed so they can make an informed decision.\n\nBUT yes parents NEED to pick up the slack (and remeber to not assume that they're youth will not experiment, such as have premarital sex, or even have sexual relations with the same sex as them or not... you just can't assume anymore now-a-days so it's just best to teach them everything, half of the most homophobic people I've meet turn out to be denying their own sexuality b/c they have done or are thinking of doing something with the same sex their just to brainwashed to think that might be ok).\n\nNEVER asume.\n\nThe earlyer the better (in education to keep them safe). My BF's little sister is having probs in Middle School... there's even 8 year old for some odd reason trying to have sex... some thing needs to be done and tooken seariously, for one they should at least be told it's unhealthy even more to do it before puberty... this is crazy...\n\n::: Peace :::
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It is safe to have sex right up until the birth of the child unless there is a medical problem.\n\nIf it is a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy, go for it.\n\nMost women have a higher libido whilst pregnant.