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A friend of mine works in a sexual health clinic and said that there has been a huge rise in HIV diagnosis in those in their early 20s and even younger, particularly girls. I was of the generation where casual sex equals protection but the kids now see the advances in treatment and see HIV as something curable or which won't impact their lifespan. Girls in particular have little knowledge of sexual health. There is also risk of transfer between higher risk groups as people become more open and I know a bi guy who will have bareback sex with guys and girls which is a ticking bomb. So for those with teenage kids you need to make sure they know the facts and can make educated decisions, even if the conversation is one you'd rather not have. Lecture over!
It's because the only thing girls care about is not getting pregnant, they think they're sorted if they just go on the pill/get an implant. As far as they're concerned STDs only happen to the village bicycle. As far as sexual health education, well from experience people just don't take it seriously - when you're talking to a bunch of teenagers about "hehe penis hehehe vagina" well, you get the idea.
Those of use who were kids in the 80s saw what happened to people who contracted HIV. Even those of us who didn't know anyone personally saw the toll it took on Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett etc. It was a powerful lesson. It isn't the death sentence it was, but the side-effects from the drugs alone can be pretty awful.
two in the goo, one in the poo.
scdan4 said:
Disagree. Look up the sex and realtionships gubbins that is now curriculum taught, in all (except faith) schools, to 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 year olds.
Media and society is another, (the), problem.
Would be interested to see the problems which exist ITO sexual activity and STDs in ordinary co-ed schools vs. faith schools.Media and society is another, (the), problem.
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