Becoming Sexually Active

Early on, it will be hard for teens to recognize the difference between love and sexual desire. Adolescents often find sex and love to be both exhilarating and confusing. Studies have shown that parent/child connectedness and love, support,

Sexually active teens should always use protection.

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Teens should be encouraged to delay sex (which is clearly a healthy and normal part of life) until they are in a committed, loving, respectful relationship. Teens should be advised to use protection as a means of birth control and unwanted pregnancies. Teens should also be aware that although birth control pills prevent pregnancy, they do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually active teens should always use protection. Parents should also talk to their daughters about visiting the gynecologist, as it’s a normal and healthy step in the journey to womanhood.