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Unfortunately, there is a limited amount of scientific data on adolescent sexual behavior
adj. Equivalent in effect or value: a request tantamount to a demand. [From obsolete tantamount, an equivalent, from Anglo-Norman to giving them ideas and encouragement. While we have some information about sexual intercourse sexual intercourse or coitus or copulation Act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive tract (see reproductive system). and contraceptive contraceptive /con·tra·cep·tive/ (-sep´tiv) 1. diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception. 2. an agent that so acts. use among teens, we know very little about other behaviors such as masturbation masturbation Erotic stimulation of one's own genital organs, usually to achieve orgasm. Masturbatory behavior is common in infants and adolescents, and is indulged in by many adults as well. Studies indicate that over 90% of U.S. males and 60–80% of U.S. , oral sex, and anal intercourse Noun 1. anal intercourse - intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman anal sex, buggery, sodomy sexual perversion, perversion - an aberrant sexual practice; . In addition, much of the current research is limited to heterosexual heterosexual /het·ero·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al) 1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the opposite sex. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex. behaviors. This fact sheet will provide data from available research on sexual behavior sexual behavior A person's sexual practices–ie, whether he/she engages in heterosexual or homosexual activity. See Sex life, Sexual life. , including contraceptive use. It will also examine studies and surveys that look at how adolescents feel about sexuality Sexuality Flowers of Evil, The thoroughly explore the possibilities of vice, depravity, and sin. [Fr. Poetry: Baudelaire The Flowers of Evil in Magill III, 399] Hite Report surveys men’s sexual habits and performance. , how they make sexual decisions, how they view relationships, and what they know and want to know about sexuality. ADOLESCENT ad·o·les·cent adj. Of, relating to, or undergoing adolescence. n. A young person who has undergone puberty but who has not reached full maturity; a teenager. SEXUAL BEHAVIOR-WHAT ARE THEY DOING? Current data shows the age at which teens engage in sexual intercourse, how many partners they have, and the role of alcohol and drug use plays in sexual intercourse. YRBS YRBS Youth Risk Behavior Survey SHEDS LIGHT ON YOUTH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. regularly publishes the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) that measures sexual behaviors, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary di·e·tar·y adj. Of or relating to diet. dietary 1. pertaining to diet. 2. a course or system of diet. dietary hepatic necrosis see hepatosis dietetica. behaviors, physical inactivity physical inactivity A sedentary state. Cf Physical activity. , and behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries unintentional injury Accidental injury Public health Any injury caused by an accident. See Injury. and violence. The YRBS is conducted every two years with students in grades nine through 12 at high schools across the country. It provides the most current information about adolescent sexual behavior, including history of sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, and contraceptive use. The 2001 YRBS found that: (1) Sexual Intercourse * 45.6 percent of high school students (48.5 percent of males and 42.9 percent of females) reported having had sexual intercourse * 60.5 percent of twelfth graders, 51.9 percent of eleventh In music or music theory an eleventh is the note eleven scale degrees from the root of a chord and also the interval between the root and the eleventh. Since there are only seven degrees in a diatonic scale the eleventh degree is the same as the subdominant and the interval graders, 40.8 percent of tenth Tenth can mean: In mathematics:
* 60.8 percent of Black students, 48.4 percent of Hispanic Hispanic Multiculture A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race Social medicine Any of 17 major Latino subcultures, concentrated in California, Texas, Chicago, Miam, NY, and elsewhere students, and 43.2 percent of White students reported having had sexual intercourse * 33.4 percent of students reported they were currently sexually active (defined as having had sexual intercourse in the three months preceding the study) * 6.6 percent of students reported initiating sexual intercourse before age 13 * 16.3 percent of Black students, 7.6 percent of Hispanic students, and 4.7 percent of White students reported having had sexual intercourse before age 13 Sexual Partners * 14.2 percent of students (17.2 percent of males and 11.4 percent of females) reported having had sexual intercourse with four or more partners * 21.6 percent of twelfth graders, 15.2 percent of eleventh graders, 12.6 percent of tenth graders, and 9.6 percent of ninth graders reported having had sexual intercourse with four or more partners * 26.6 percent of Black students, 14.9 percent of Hispanic students, and 12 percent of White students reported having had sexual intercourse with four or more partners Alcohol and Drug Use During Last Intercourse INTERCOURSE. Communication; commerce; connexion by reciprocal dealings between persons or nations, as by interchange of commodities, treaties, contracts, or letters. * Among currently sexually active students, 25.6 percent (30.9 percent of males and 20.7 percent of females) reported using drugs or alcohol during last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 25.4 percent of twelfth graders, 24.7 percent of eleventh graders, 27.7 percent of tenth graders, and 24 percent of ninth graders reported using drugs or alcohol during last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 17.8 percent of Black students, 24.1 percent of Hispanic students, and 27.8 percent of White students reported using alcohol or drugs during last intercourse NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL STUDY longitudinal study a chronological study in epidemiology which attempts to establish a relationship between an antecedent cause and a subsequent effect. See also cohort study. ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH (ADD HEALTH) Add Health is a comprehensive national study that examines adolescent health behaviors and other factors that influence their health. A total of 12,118 adolescents in grades 7 through 12 were interviewed. The study found that: (2) * 17 percent of seventh and eighth graders reported having had sexual intercourse * 49.3 percent of ninth through twelfth graders reported having had sexual intercourse * 39.9 percent of female and 37.3 percent of male adolescents in grades seven through 12 reported having had sexual intercourse * 11.8 percent of sexually experienced girls in grades seven and eight and 19.4 percent of sexually experienced girls in grades nine to 12 reported having been pregnant NEW STUDY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ADOLESCENT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR The Kaiser Family Foundation The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), or just Kaiser Family Foundation, is a U.S.-based non-profit, private operating foundation headquartered in Menlo Park, California. recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). It asked these individuals about their knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality as well as about their sexual experience, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, and intimacy This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. . Questions about personal experiences were only asked of participants ages 15 and older. The survey found that: (3) Sexual Intercourse * 37 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 (42 percent of males and 33 percent of females) reported having had sexual intercourse * 80 percent of young adults ages 18 to 24 (83 percent of males and 78 percent of females) reported having had sexual intercourse * Among adolescents ages 15 to 17 who had engaged in sexual intercourse, 11 percent reported having first had intercourse at 12 or 13, 44 percent at 14 or 15, and 37 percent at 16 or 17 * Among young adults ages 18 to 24 who had engaged in sexual intercourse, two percent reported having first had intercourse at 11 or younger, six percent at 12 or 13, 23 percent at 14 or 15, 41 percent at 16 or 17, and 25 percent at 18 or older * Among adolescents ages 15 to 17 who had engaged in sexual intercourse, 42 percent reported one lifetime partner, 39 percent reported two to five lifetime partners, seven percent reported six to nine lifetime partners, and four percent reported 10 or more lifetime partners * Among young adults ages 18 to 24 who had engaged in sexual intercourse, 20 percent reported one lifetime partner, 39 percent reported two to five lifetime partners, 13 percent reported six to nine lifetime partners, and 14 percent reported 10 or more lifetime partners Oral Sex * 36 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 (40 percent of males and 32 percent of females) reported having had oral sex * 66 percent of young adults ages 18 to 24 (73 percent of males and 58 percent of females) reported having had oral sex * 61 percent of White adolescents and young adults (ages 15 to 24), 41 percent of African-American adolescents and young adults, 47 percent of Latino adolescents and young adults, and 40 percent of Asian adolescents and young adults reported having had oral sex * 82 percent of adolescents and young adults (ages 15 to 24) who had engaged in sexual intercourse reported having had oral sex as did 12 percent of adolescents and young adults who had not had sexual intercourse * 24 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 (18 percent male and 33 percent female) reported having had oral sex to avoid having intercourse Intimacy * 56 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 (65 percent male and 47 percent female) reported having "been with someone in an intimate or sexual way (including but not limited to intercourse)" * 85 percent of young adults ages 18 to 24 (87 percent male and 84 percent female) reported having "been with someone in an intimate or sexual way (including but not limited to intercourse)" * 27 percent of adolescents and young adults (ages 15 to 24) who had not had sexual intercourse reported having "been with someone in an intimate or sexual way" ANALYSIS SHEDS LIGHT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG YOUNG MEN In Their Own Right: Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Within the framework of WHO's definition of health[1] as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene Needs of American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Men, a report released by The Alan Guttmacher Alan Frank Guttmacher (1898-1974) was an American physician. He served as president of Planned Parenthood and vice-president of the American Eugenics Society, founded the Association for the Study of Abortion in 1964, was a member of the Association for Voluntary Institute, is an analysis of research that examined the continuous need for awareness of men's health Men's Health Definition Men's health is concerned with identifying, preventing, and treating conditions that are most common or specific to men. issues. The report, which focused on heterosexual men, provided an overview of some fundamental patterns in men's sexual and reproductive re·pro·duc·tive adj. 1. Of or relating to reproduction. 2. Tending to reproduce. reproductive subserving or pertaining to reproduction. lives. The report found that:4 Sexual Intercourse * 42 percent of men ages 15 to 17 had engaged in sexual intercourse. Of these, 86 percent had engaged in intercourse in the past year, 47 percent had engaged in intercourse in the past month, and 36 percent had engaged in intercourse 10 or more times in the past year * 75 percent of men ages 18 to 19 had engaged in sexual intercourse. Of these, 91 percent had engaged in intercourse in the past year, 61 percent had engaged in intercourse in the past month, and 56 percent had engaged in intercourse 10 or more times in the past year * 3.2 percent of young men had engaged in sexual intercourse by age 12; 6.1 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 13; 13.4 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 14; 22.7 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 15; 36.3 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 16; 52.4 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 17; 66.1 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 18; and 78.4 percent had engaged in intercourse by age 19 Other Sexual Behavior * Among men ages 15 to 19 who had never had vaginal vag·i·nal adj. 1. Of or relating to the vagina. 2. Relating to or resembling a sheath. vaginal pertaining to the vagina, the tunica vaginalis testis, or to any sheath. intercourse, 67 percent reported that they had touched a woman's breasts, 22 percent had been stimulated stim·u·late v. stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing, stim·u·lates v.tr. 1. To rouse to activity or heightened action, as by spurring or goading; excite. See Synonyms at provoke. 2. to the point of orgasm orgasm /or·gasm/ (or´gazm) the apex and culmination of sexual excitement.orgas´mic or·gasm n. by a partner, 18 percent had received oral sex, and 14 percent had given oral sex STUDY EXAMINES WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGE IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE A study of 2,034 high school students in an urban district examined the link between lack of adult supervision and adolescent sexual activity. As part of the study, researchers also examined where young people typically engage in sexual behavior. The study found that:5 * 75.1 percent of males and 59.4 percent of females left unsupervised for five or fewer hours per week reported having had sexual intercourse compared to 87.6 percent of males and 72.5 percent of females left unsupervised for 30 or more hours per week * 5.7 percent of males and 15.3 percent of females left unsupervised for five or fewer hours per week reported having had an STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialing) Long distance dialing outside of the U.S. that does not require operator intervention. STD prefix codes are required and billing is based on call units, which are a fixed amount of money in the currency of that country. compared to 13.6 percent of males and 19.5 percent of females left unsupervised for 30 or more hours per week * 43 percent of males and 27.9 percent of females reported last having had sexual intercourse in their own homes * 30.4 percent of males and 59 percent of females reported last having had sexual intercourse in their partner's home * 17 percent of males and 5.6 percent of females reported last having had sexual intercourse in a friend's home * 56 percent of young people who had had intercourse reported that the last time was on a weekday: 18 percent before 3 p.m., 17 percent between 3 and 6 p.m.; and 21 percent after 6 p.m. ADOLESCENT SEXUAL DECISION MAKING--HOW DO THEY DECIDE? Adolescents are making decisions about sex everyday, and it is important to understand what factors impact their choices. Teens have said that the opinions of their parents, their partners, their friends, and their religious community affect their decisions. Other influences include their relationships and their fear of pregnancy and STDs. SURVEY EXAMINES MOTIVATION Seventeen Seventeen novel of young love. [Am. Lit.: Booth Tarkington Seventeen in Magill I, 882] See : Adolescence Magazine and the Henry Kaiser Henry Kaiser may refer to:
* Among participants ages 15 to 17 who had not "had sex," 83 percent said it was because they were "worried about pregnancy," 74 percent said it was a "conscious decision" they had made to wait, 73 percent said they were "worried about STDs," 64 percent said it was because they "worry about what their parents might think," 63 percent said it was because they "have not met the right person," 63 percent said they felt they are "far too young," and 52 percent said it was because of their "religious beliefs" * Among participants ages 15 to 17 who had "had sex," 51 percent said when they had sexual intercourse for the first time it was because they "met the right person," 45 percent said it was because "the other person wanted to," 32 percent said it was because they were "just curious," 28 percent said it was because they "hoped it would make the relationship closer," and 16 percent said it was because "many of their friends already had" SURVEYS ASK TEENS' REASONS FOR NOT HAVING SEX The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 1,025 adolescents ages 12 to 17. The summary stated that: (7) * Half of adolescents surveyed said that fear of pregnancy and STDs is the main reason why adolescents do not have sex * 26 percent of adolescents said the main reason why adolescents do not have sex is because of religion, morals, and values SURVEY ASKS TEENS ABOUT OUTSIDE FACTORS Seventeen Magazine and the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a national survey of 505 adolescents ages 15 to 17 that examined experiences and attitudes related to sexual relationships. Participants were asked about outside factors that influenced their decisions. The survey found: (8) * 90 percent of participants said "how well you know the other person" influenced what they might do sexually with someone, 89 percent said "how much you trust your partner," 71 percent said "what the other person wants to do," 69 percent said "whether they have been drinking or using drugs," 68 percent said "what your parents may think," 60 percent said "what religion says about sex and relationships," 44 percent said "what your friends might think," and 34 percent said "what your friends are doing sexually" SURVEY ASKS TEENS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). Participants were asked about their knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality as well as about their sexual experience, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, and intimacy. Participants were also asked how alcohol and drug use may influence their decisions. Questions about personal experiences were only asked of participants ages 15 and older. The survey found: (9) * 35 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said "alcohol or drugs [had] ever influenced their decision to do something sexual" * 28 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they had "ever done more sexually than they had planned because they had been drinking or using drugs" * 26 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they had "ever worried about STDs or pregnancy because of something they did sexually while drinking or using drugs" * 22 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they had "ever had unprotected sex Unprotected sex refers to any act of sexual intercourse in which the participants use no form of barrier contraception. Sexually transmitted infections Specifically, unprotected sex (not used a condom 1. condom - The protective plastic bag that accompanies 3.5-inch microfloppy diskettes. Rarely, also used of (paper) disk envelopes. Unlike the write protect tab, the condom (when left on) not only impedes the practice of SEX but has also been shown to have a high failure ) because they were drinking or using drugs" * 15 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they had "ever used alcohol or drugs to help them feel more comfortable with a sexual partner" * 11 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they "were drinking or using drugs the most recent time they had sexual intercourse" * 10 percent of sexually active participants ages 15 to 24 said they "were drinking or using drugs the first time they had sexual intercourse" ADOLESCENT CONTRACEPTIVE USE--ARE THEY PROTECTING THEMSELVES? Adolescents live in a world where there is constant worry about unintended pregnancy and STDs, including HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. . During the past decade, condom use among teens has steadily increased with a majority of sexually active teens now reporting using condoms the last time they had intercourse.10 Still, many teens do not use condoms or other contraceptive methods Noun 1. contraceptive method - birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery contraception birth control, birth prevention, family planning - limiting the number of children born consistently and continue to choose less reliable methods such as the "rhythm method rhythm method n. A birth control method dependent on abstinence during the period of ovulation. Rhythm method " or withdrawal. YRBS LOOKS AT CONTRACEPTIVE USE The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regularly publishes the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) that measures sexual behaviors, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary behaviors, physical inactivity, and behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence. The YRBS is conducted every two years with students in grades nine through 12 at high schools across the country. It provides the most current information about adolescent sexual behavior including history of sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, and contraceptive use. The 2001 YRBS found that: (11) Condom Use * among currently sexually active* students, 57.9 percent (65.1 percent of males and 51.3 percent of females) reported using condoms during last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 49.3 percent of twelfth graders, 58.9 percent of eleventh graders, 60.1 percent of tenth graders, and 67.5 percent of ninth graders reported using condoms during last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 67.1 percent of Black students, 56.8 percent of Hispanic students, and 53.5 percent of White students reported using condoms during last intercourse Birth Control Pills birth control pill n. See oral contraceptive. birth control pill Oral contraceptive, see there * Among currently sexually active* students, 18.2 percent (21.1 percent of females and 14.9 percent of males) reported that either they or their partner used birth control pills before last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 26.3 percent of twelfth graders, 18.6 percent of eleventh graders, 15.8 percent of tenth graders, and 7.6 percent of ninth graders reported that either they or their partner used birth control pills before last intercourse * Among currently sexually active students, 7.9 percent of Black students, 9.6 percent of Hispanic students, and 23.4 percent of White students reported that either they or their partner used birth control pills before last intercourse *"Currently sexually active" was defined as having had sexual intercourse in the three months prior to the survey. NEW STUDY SHEDS ADDITIONAL LIGHT ON ADOLESCENT CONTRACEPTION contraception: see birth control. contraception Birth control by prevention of conception or impregnation. The most common method is sterilization. The most effective temporary methods are nearly 99% effective if used consistently and correctly. USE The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). These participants were asked about their knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality as well as about their sexual experience, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, and contraceptive use. Questions about personal experiences were only asked of participants ages 15 and older. The survey found: (12) * 70 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 who had engaged in sexual intercourse reported using birth control or protection all of the time, 21 percent most of the time, five percent some of the time, and four percent never * 57 percent of young adults ages 18 to 24 who had engaged in sexual intercourse reported using birth control or protection all of the time, 23 percent most of the time, 12 percent some of the time, and seven percent never * 90 percent of adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 24 who had engaged in sexual intercourse reported ever using condoms, 60 percent reported using condoms regularly, and 58 percent reported having used a condom the last time they had intercourse; however, 63 percent reported ever having had intercourse without a condom * 62 percent of adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 24 who had engaged in sexual intercourse reported ever using birth control pills, 42 percent reported ever using withdrawal or "pulling out," and eight percent reported ever using the rhythm rhythm, the basic temporal element of music, concerned with duration and with stresses or accents whether irregular or organized into regular patternings. The formulation in the late 12th cent. or calendar method NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH LOOKS AT CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICE The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Center for Health Statistics National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. NCHS is the United States' principal health statistics agency. collects data from women ages 15 to 44 on topics including pregnancy and birth, sexual intercourse, and contraception for the National Survey of Family Growth. The report found: (13) * Among female adolescents ages 15 to 19 who have ever had intercourse, 93.5 percent reported having ever used a condom, 52.1 percent reported having ever used birth control pills, 9.8 reported having ever used an injectable in·ject·a·ble adj. Capable of being injected. Used of a drug. n. A drug or medicine that can be injected. contraceptive,13.3 had ever used periodic abstinence abstinence: see fasting; temperance movements. , 42.6 had ever used the withdrawal method, 0.4 percent had ever used a diaphragm diaphragm (dī`əfrăm'), term used to describe any of several large muscles, found in humans and other mammals, which separate two adjacent regions of the body. The most commonly known muscle of this class is the thoraco-abdominal diaphragm. , 0.4 percent had ever used family planning family planning Use of measures designed to regulate the number and spacing of children within a family, largely to curb population growth and ensure each family’s access to limited resources. , and 11.5 had ever used other methods* *Includes morning-after pill morn·ing-af·ter pill n. A pill containing an estrogen or a progesterone drug that prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterus after sexual intercourse. , foam, cap, sponge, jelly jelly /jel·ly/ (jel´e) a soft substance that is coherent, tremulous, and more or less translucent; generally, a colloidal semisolid mass. or spermicidal sper·mi·cide n. An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide. sper cream (without diaphragm). ANALYSIS LOOKS AT CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG MEN In Their Own Right: Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of American Men, a report released by The Alan Guttmacher Institute, is an analysis of national research that examined the continuous need for awareness of men's health issues. The report, which focused on heterosexual men, provided an overview of some fundamental patterns in men's sexual and reproductive lives. The report found: (14) * Among young men ages 15 to 17 who had engaged in intercourse in the prior month, 47 percent used only a condom and 20 percent used a condom with another method of contraception * Among young men ages 18 to 19 who had engaged in intercourse in the prior month, 35 percent used only a condom, and 20 percent used a condom with another method of contraception * At first intercourse, 60 percent of men ages 15 to 19 used only a condom, 7 percent used a condom with another method of contraception, 2 percent used withdrawal, and 4 percent used only female contraceptive methods*, 27 percent did not use protection of any kind * At most recent intercourse, 40 percent of men ages 15 to 19 used only a condom, 20 percent used a condom with another method of contraception, 2 percent used withdrawal, and 18 percent used only female contraceptive methods*, 20 percent did not use protection of any kind * Birth control pill, implant implant /im·plant/ (im-plant´) to insert or to graft (tissue, or inert or radioactive material) into intact tissues or a body cavity. , injectable, IUD IUD Definition An IUD is an intrauterine device made of plastic and/or copper that is inserted into the womb (uterus) by way of the vaginal canal. One type releases a hormone (progesterone), and is replaced each year. , female sterilization Female sterilization The process of permanently ending a woman's ability to conceive by tying off or cutting apart the Fallopian tubes. Mentioned in: Tubal Ligation , female condom female condom n. See condom. female condom Vaginal pouch An externally placed contraceptive device, which offers some protection against pregnancy and STDs. See Contraceptives. Cf Condom. , spermicide spermicide /sper·mi·cide/ (sper´mi-sid) an agent destructive to spermatozoa.spermici´dal sper·mi·cide n. An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially as a contraceptive. , douche douche (dldbomacsh) [Fr.] a stream of water directed against a part of the body or into a cavity. air douche , vaginal film, or periodic abstinence ADOLESCENT CONTRACEPTIVE DECISIONS-HOW DO THEY CHOOSE? There are many reasons why adolescents may choose to use a specific type of contraception. Teens say they consider, among other things, how well the method protects against unintended pregnancy and STDs as well as convenience, cost, and confidentiality. SURVEYS EXAMINE TEENS' PERCEPTION OF CONTRACEPTION The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). The survey examined participants' knowledge and attitudes about "safer sex" and contraception choices, and how these factors influence their decisions. The survey found:: (15) * 86 percent of participants ages 15 to 24 consider condoms to be "effective" in preventing pregnancy, 77 percent consider condoms to be "effective" in preventing HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome , and 77 percent consider condoms to be "effective" in preventing other STDs * 86 percent of participants 15 to 24 consider birth control pills to be "effective" in preventing pregnancy, 21 percent consider birth control pills to be "effective" in preventing HIV/AIDS, and 18 percent consider birth control pills to be "effective" in preventing other STDs * 89 percent of participants ages 15 to 24 consider sex with a condom to be "safer sex," 71 percent consider using other kinds of birth control to be "safer sex," 37 percent consider oral sex to be "safer sex," 24 percent consider sex during the 'safe' times of the month to be "safer sex," and 21 percent consider 'pulling out' to be "safer sex" (15) * 95 percent of participants ages 15 to 24 said their decisions about what types of contraception to use are influenced by "how well it prevents pregnancy," 88 percent said "how well it protects against HIV/AIDS and other STDs," 84 percent said by "their partner's preference," and 26 percent said by "cost" (17) SURVEY ASKS TEENS IF CONTRACEPTION IS IMPORTANT The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 510 adolescents ages 12 to 17. The survey found that:18 * 88 percent of adolescents say that it is important for adolescents to use birth control each and every time they have sex SURVEY EXAMINES WHY TEENS DON'T don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. ALWAYS USE BIRTH CONTROL The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 510 adolescents ages 12 to 17. The survey found that:19 * 49.3 percent of males and 54.2 percent of females agree that pressure from their partners is one of the main reasons that adolescents do not use birth control * 53.6 percent of adolescents ages 12 to 14 also agree that one of the main reasons adolescents do not use birth control is that their partners do not want to SURVEY LOOKS AT HOW TEENS FEEL WHEN THEIR PARTNER TALKS ABOUT CONTRACEPTION The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). The survey examined participants' knowledge and attitudes about "safer sex" and contraception choices, and how these factors influence their decisions. The survey found: (20) * 94 percent of participants ages 15 to 24 said if a romantic partner suggested using a condom that the person was "being responsible," 93 percent said they would feel "glad the person brought it up," 90 percent said they would feel "relieved re·lieve tr.v. re·lieved, re·liev·ing, re·lieves 1. To cause a lessening or alleviation of: relieved all his symptoms; relieved the tension. 2. ," 90 percent said they would feel "respected," 88 percent said they would feel "cared for," 48 percent said they would feel "like their partner was suspicious suspicious adjective Referring to the consideration of a particular disorder–eg, cancer, as a diagnostic possibility, as in 'suspicious for malignancy' of their past sexual history," 46 percent said they would feel "suspicious of their partner's sexual history," and 9 percent said they would feel "insulted" if a sexual partner suggested using a condom ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS--WHAT DO THEY MEAN? "Hooking up." "Messing around." "Friends with benefits." Adolescents use many labels to define their relationships. Regardless of the titles, relationships vary in terms of seriousness, commitment, and, of course, length. These are often deciding factors for how "far" adolescents will go sexually, how comfortable they feel discussing sexual issues with their partners, and whether they use condoms or contraception. In addition, gender roles vary within relationships and can impact who makes decisions. SURVEY LOOKS AT "DATING" VS. "CASUAL RELATIONSHIPS" Seventeen Magazine and the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a national survey of 505 adolescents ages 15 to 17. It examined experiences and attitudes related to sexual relationships. It asked teens about the kinds of sexual activity that might take place in either casual relationships or more serious dating relationships. The survey found that:21 * 82 percent of participants reported kissing as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a dating relationship while 70 percent of adolescents reported kissing as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a casual relationship * 65 percent of participants reported touching as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a dating relationship while 58 percent reported touching as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a casual relationship * 26 percent of participants reported oral sex as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a dating relationship while 23 percent reported oral sex as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a casual relationship * 27 percent of participants reported sexual intercourse as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a dating relationship while 24 percent reported sexual intercourse as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a casual relationship * 71 percent of participants agree that "it is more important to use a condom in a casual sexual relationship than with a boyfriend A boyfriend is a male partner in a non-marital romantic relationship. Scope The term is most commonly used to describe any male person, who is in a romantic relationship with another person. or girlfriend This article is about a female partner. For other uses, see Girlfriend (disambiguation). A girlfriend is a female partner in a non-marital romantic relationship. " * 73 percent of participants agree that "talking about STDs and birth control is harder when the sexual relationship is casual" SURVEY LOOKS AT IMPACT OF LONGER RELATIONSHIPS Seventeen Magazine and the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a national survey of 505 adolescents ages 15 to 17. This survey examined experiences and attitudes related to sexual relationships. The survey found that: (22) * 84 percent of participants agree that the longer they are in a relationship the more likely they are to discuss their sexual history * 77 percent of participants agree that the longer they are in a relationship the more likely they are to discuss STD testing An STD test is a medical test for the presence of any of a number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Most STD tests are blood tests. STD tests may test for a single disease, or consist of a number of individual tests for any of a wide range of STDs, including tests for * 69 percent of participants agree that the longer they are in a relationship the more likely they are to use condoms SURVEY EXAMINES GENDER ROLES Seventeen Magazine and the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a national survey of 512 adolescents ages 15 to 17 It explored perceptions of gender roles among adolescents. The survey found that: (23) * 92 percent of female participants and 77 percent of male participants considered it a "good thing" to be a virgin * 66 percent of female participants and 69 percent of male participants said it is usually the boy "who makes the first move sexually" * 62 percent of female participants and 63 percent of male participants said they "equally decide whether a relationship will become sexual" * 40 percent of female participants and 41 percent of male participants said it is usually the girl "who brings up using condoms" * Both female and male participants (63 percent) agree it is usually the boy "who provides the condom" * 52 percent of female participants and 50 percent of male participants said it is usually the girl "who brings up sexually transmitted diseases Sexually transmitted diseases Infections that are acquired and transmitted by sexual contact. Although virtually any infection may be transmitted during intimate contact, the term sexually transmitted disease is restricted to conditions that are largely " ADOLESCENT SEXUAL ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE--WHAT DO THEY THINK? It is also important to know what adolescents know about issues related to sexuality, where they get their information, and what information they feel they need In addition, it is important to understand how young people think and feel about sex SURVEY EXAMINES WHAT TEENS WORRY ABOUT The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). Participants were asked about their knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality as well as about their sexual experience, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, and intimacy. Participants were also asked what they worried about when it comes to sexual activity The survey found: (24) * 72 percent of female participants and 69 percent of male participants are "very" or "somewhat" concerned about HIV/AIDS * 73 percent of female participants and 72 percent of male participants are "very" or "somewhat" concerned about other STDs * 75 percent of female participants and 64 percent of male participants are "very" or "somewhat" concerned about unintended pregnancy SURVEYS EXAMINE ATTITUDES TOWARD SEX The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 1,025 adolescents ages 12 to 17 The summary found that:25 * 64 percent of female participants and 53 percent of male participants said that high school age adolescents should not engage in sexual activity * 87 percent of participants do not think it is embarrassing for adolescents to admit they are virgins SURVEY ASKS HOW ADOLESCENTS FEEL ABOUT SEX The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). Participants were asked about their knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality. The survey found: (26) * 60 percent of female participants and 66 percent of male participants ages 15 to 17 "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" that waiting to have sex is a nice idea but nobody really does Warren Trotter, better known as Really Doe, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is affiliated with Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music family and label. Discography Songs
* 58 percent of female participants and 59 percent of male participants ages 15 to 17 "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" there is pressure to have sex by a certain age * 47 percent of female participants and 56 percent of male participants ages 15 to 17 "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" once you have had sex it is harder to say no the next time * 27 percent of female participants and 50 percent of male participants ages 15 to 17 "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" if you have been seeing someone for a while it is expected that you will have sex * 38 percent of female participants and 54 percent of male participants ages 15 to 17 "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" that oral sex is not as a big of a deal as sexual intercourse SURVEY TESTS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT STDS The Kaiser Family Foundation has recently released the National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences. The survey looks at a nationally representative sample of more than 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). It tested participants' knowledge about STDs, condoms and other contraception. The survey found that:27 * 19 percent of participants ages 15 to 17 do not know STDs can be spread through oral sex and 3 percent of participants do not know STDs can be spread through sexual intercourse * 60 percent of participants ages 15 to 17 do not know STDs can cause some kinds of cancer, 33 percent do not know STDs can increase the risk for HIV/AIDS, and 24 percent do not know STDs can cause infertility infertility, inability to conceive or carry a child to delivery. The term is usually limited to situations where the couple has had intercourse regularly for one year without using birth control. * 25 percent of participants ages 15 to 17 "agree" that if someone they were dating had an STD they would know, 20 percent "agree" that STDs can only be spread when symptoms are present, 12 percent "agree" that "unless you have had sex with a lot of people, STDs are not something you have to worry about," and 10 percent "agree" that "STDs are a nuisance nuisance, in law, an act that, without legal justification, interferes with safety, comfort, or the use of property. A private nuisance (e.g., erecting a wall that shuts off a neighbor's light) is one that affects one or a few persons, while a public nuisance (e.g. but they do not have any serious health effects" SURVEYS ASK WHERE TEENS GET INFORMATION The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 510 adolescents ages 12 to 17. The summary found that: (28) * 62 percent of adolescents ages 12 to 14 and 65 percent of adolescents ages 15 to 17 said they have had helpful conversations with their parents about sex The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy compiled a summary of findings from two nationally representative surveys of 501 adolescents ages 12 to 17. The summary found that:29 * 61 percent of adolescents surveyed said the media have provided them with information or advice about sex in the past month, 57 percent said their friends have, and 55 percent said their parents have REFERENCES (1.) J. Grunbaum, et al., "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS)-United States, 2001" Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is a weekly epidemiological digest for the United States published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 5 June 1981 issue of the MMWR published the cases of five men in what turned out to be the first report of AIDS. , vol. 51, no. SS-4,June June: see month. 28, 2002, pp. 1-64. (2.) p. Bearman Bearman is the surname of:
This page or section lists people with the surname Bearman. , Reducing the Risk: Connections That Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth, (Bethesda Bethesda, city, United States Bethesda, uninc. city (1990 pop. 62,936), Montgomery co., W central Md., an affluent residential and commercial suburb of Washington, D.C. The area was settled in the late 17th cent. , MD: 1997), p. 14. (3.) T. Hoff, et al., National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences, (Menlo Park Menlo Park. 1 Residential city (1990 pop. 28,040), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. Electronic equipment and aerospace products are manufactured in the city. Menlo College and a Stanford Univ. research institute are there. 2 Uninc. , CA: Henry Kaiser Family Foundation, 2003), p. 14. (4.) In Their Own Right: Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of American Men, (New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY: The Alan Guttmacher Institute, 2002), p. 83. (5.) D. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , et al., "When and Where Do Youths Have Sex? The Potential Role of Adult Supervision," Pediatrics pediatrics (pēdēă`trĭks), branch of medicine dedicated to the attainment of the best physical, emotional, and social health for infants, children, and young people generally. , vol. 110, no. 6 (2002), pp. 2-17. (6.) SexSmarts: Decision-Making decision-making, n the process of coming to a conclusion or making a judgment. decision-making, evidence-based, n a type of informal decision-making that combines clinical expertise, patient concerns, and evidence gathered from , (Memo Park, CA: Henry Kaiser Family Foundation and Seventeen Magazine, September September: see month. 2000). (7.) The Cautious Generation? Teens Tell Us About Sex, Virginity Virginity See also Chastity, Purity. Agnes, St. patron saint of virgins. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewer Dictionary, 16] Atala Indian maiden learns too late she can be released from her vow to remain a virgin. [Fr. Lit. , and "The Talk," (Washington Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. , DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 2003) pp. 1-2. (8.) SexSmarts: Relationships, (Menlo Park, CA: Henry Kaiser Family Foundation and Seventeen Magazine, October October: see month. 2002). (9.) Hoff, et al., National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 22. (10.) Grunbaum, et al., "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS)-United States, 2001" Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (11.) Ibid. (12.) Hoff, et al, National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 31 (13.) J.C. Abma, A. Chandra
In Hinduism, Chandra (lit. "shining)[1] is a lunar deity and a Graha. Chandra is also identified with the Vedic Lunar deity Soma (lit. , W.D. Mosher A mosher is a person who is crossed between goth/punk/skater they have long hair and listen to music like slipknot and metal music. Some people call them headbangers. At certain music shows they have something called a mosh pit, basically its a fight pit with loads of people bashing each other. , et al., "Fertility fertility: see infertility. fertility Ability of an individual or couple to reproduce through normal sexual activity. About 80% of healthy, fertile women are able to conceive within one year if they have intercourse regularly without contraception. , Family Planning, and Women's Health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. : New Data from the 1995 National Survey of Family Growth," Vital Health Statistics, 1997, vol. 23, no. 19, p. 49. (14.) In Their Own Right, p. 23. (15.) Hoff, et al, National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 33. (16.) Ibid., p. 25. (17.) Ibid., p. 32. (18.) Risky Business: Teens Tell Us What They Really Think of Contraception and Sex, (Washington, DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 2000) p. 1. (19.) Ibid. (20.) Hoff, et al., National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 35. (21.) SexSmarts: Relationships. (22.) Ibid. (23.) SexSmarts: Gender Roles, (Menlo Park, CA: Henry Kaiser Family Foundation and Seventeen Magazine, December December: see month. 2002). (24.) Hoff, et al., National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 7. (25.) The Cautious Generation?, pp. 1 2. (26.) Hoff, et. al., National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults, p. 12 (27.) Ibid., p. 24. (28.) The Cautious Generation?, p: 4. (29.) Not Just Another Thing to Do: Teens Talk about Sex, Regret Regret See also Remorse. Epimetheus Pandora’s husband; regretted opening box. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 90] Hale, Nathan (1755–1776) American Revolutionary spy, hanged by British; regretted only having one life to give for , and the Influence of Their Parents, (Washington, DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, June 30, 2000), p. 1. COMPARING THE 1991, 1995, AND 2001 YRBS The CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation has administered the YRBS biannually bi·an·nu·al adj. 1. Happening twice each year; semiannual. 2. Occurring every two years; biennial. bi·an since 1991. The results provide a decade of important data on the behaviors of American adolescents. By looking at a sample of results from the 1991, 1995, and 2001 YRBS, educators can gain valuable insight into the sexual behaviors and needs of young people across the country. (1) Sexual Intercourse History * 45.6 percent of students reported having ever had sexual intercourse in 2001 compared to 53.1 percent in 1995 and 54.1 percent in 1991 * 26.7 percent of students reported having ever had sexual intercourse but not in the three months preceding the survey in 2001 compared to 28.5 percent in 1995 and 30.7 percent in 1991 * 6.6 percent of students reported having initiated sexual intercourse before age 13 in 2001 compared to 8.9 percent in 1995 and 10.2 percent in 1991 Sexual Partners * 14.2 percent of students reported having had sexual intercourse with four or more partners in 2001 compared to 17.8 percent in 1995 and 18.7 percent in 1991 * 33.4 percent of students reported being "currently sexually active" (defined as having had sexual intercourse with one or more partners in the three months preceding the survey) in 2001 compared to 37.9 percent in 1995 and 37.5 percent in 1991 Contraceptive Use and Reported Pregnancies * Among "currently sexually active"* students, 57.9 percent reported having used condoms during last intercourse in 2001 compared to 54.4 percent in 1995 and 46.2 percent in 1991 * 4.7 percent of students reported having been pregnant or having gotten someone pregnant in 2001 compared to 6.9 percent in 1995 and 6.0 percent in 1991 * "Currently sexually active" was defined as having had sexual intercourse in the three months prior to the survey, Reference 1. Jo Anne Anne, British princess Anne (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise), 1950–, British princess, only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh. She was educated at Benenden School. Grunbaum, Ed. D., et al., "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance-United States, 2001, Surveillance Summaries," June 28, 2002, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2002: vol. 51, no. SS-4, pp. 1-64; Laura Kann, Ph.D., et al., "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance-United States, 1995, Surveillance Summaries," September 27, 1996, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 1996, vol. 45, no. SS-4, pp. 183; http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT TEEN PREGNANCY: NEW STUDY ON ADOLESCENT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy recently released Fourteen and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents. This comprehensive report contains seven papers based on six different sets of data on young people (three national and three local). It sheds light on sexual relationships and activity among young teens. The report found:1 Sexual Intercourse * Approximately ap·prox·i·mate adj. 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident. 2. one in five adolescents has engaged in sexual intercourse before his or her fifteenth In music, a fifteenth (sometimes abbreviated 15ma) is the interval between one musical note and another with one-quarter or quadruple the frequency. It corresponds to two octaves. It is the fourth harmonic. birthday * Boys who are 14 and younger are slightly more likely to have had intercourse than girls of the same age * A substantial proportion of teens who are 14 and younger who have had intercourse are not currently sexually active * More than one in 10 girls who first had intercourse before age 15 describe it as non-voluntary and many more describe it as relatively unwanted Contraceptive Use * Between half and three-quarters Noun 1. three-quarters - three of four equal parts; "three-fourths of a pound" three-fourths common fraction, simple fraction - the quotient of two integers three-quarters npl → of young people ages 12 to 14 who reported having had intercourse used contraception the first time they had sex * Slightly more than half of girls ages 12 to 14 and about two-thirds of boys who reported having had intercourse say they used some form of contraception the most recent time they had sex Reference: 1. 14 and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents (Washington, DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 2003.) ORAL SEX WHAT ARE THEY THINKING AND DOING? In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to the topic of young people and oral sex. The media suggests they are engaging in oral sex at an alarming rate. There is also speculation that they do not think oral sex is "sex" and that they view oral sex as a way to avoid the risk of pregnancy and STDs. Some adults have wondered whether the recent increased focus on "virginity" has led young people to seek behaviors other than vaginal intercourse. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent analysis by The Alan Guttmacher Institute, "The reports in the press that oral sex has become widespread among adolescents cannot be confirmed or refuted because the data to do so have never been collected." (1) A few small surveys, have, however, provided us with some insight into how adolescents view oral sex. For example, one survey of 510 adolescent ages 12 to 17 found that 31 percent of female participants and 44 percent of male participants "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" that oral sex is not as big a deal as sexual intercourse.2 In another survey of 519 adolescents ages 12 to 17, 21 percent considered oral sex to be "safe sex." (3) In a third survey of 505 adolescents ages 12 to 17, 27 percent of participants reported oral sex as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a more serious dating relationship while 24 percent reported oral sex as an activity that is "almost always" or "most of the time" part of a casual relationship. (4) More research is needed on this topic to help educators and parents understand behaviors and motivation. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , young people need to understand that oral sex can lead to some STDs, and they need to know how to protect themselves if they engage in this behavior. References 1. L. Remez, "Oral Sex Among Adolescents: Is It Sex or Is It Abstinence?" Family Planning Perspectives, November/December 2000, vol. 32, no. 6, p. 2. 2. Henry Kaiser Family Foundation and Seventeen Magazine, SexSmarts: Decision-Making, September 2000. 3. SexSmarts: Safer Sex, Condoms and "the Pill', November November: see month. 2000. 4. SexSmarts: Relationships, October, 2002. HETEROSEXUAL ACTIVITY AMONG LESBIAN lesbian /les·bi·an/ (lez´be-an) 1. pertaining to homosexuality between women. 2. a female homosexual. les·bi·an n. A woman whose sexual orientation is to other women. , BISEXUAL bisexual /bi·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al) 1. pertaining to or characterized by bisexuality. 2. an individual exhibiting bisexuality. 3. pertaining to or characterized by hermaphroditism. 4. , AND QUESTIONING WOMEN A study of 3,816 young women who identify as lesbian, as bisexual, or as unsure of their sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. suggests these women are at an increased risk of pregnancy and poor contraceptive practice. The study found that: (1) Sexual Activity * Bisexual/lesbian respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. (33 percent) were as likely as their heterosexual peers (29 percent) to have ever had penile-vaginal intercourse while those unsure of their sexual orientation (22 percent) were less likely to have engaged in intercourse. * Of the respondents who had ever had intercourse, 62 percent of bisexual/lesbian young women said they had first done so before the age of 14 as compared to 45 percent of heterosexual respondents and 46 percent of those unsure of their sexual orientation. However, when controlled for self-reported history of sexual abuse, this difference was no longer statistically significant. * Among sexually experienced respondents, bisexual/lesbian women were significantly more likely to engage in penile-vaginal intercourse daily or several times a week (22 percent) than their heterosexual peers (15 percent) or those unsure of their sexual orientation (17 percent). The authors provide several hypotheses for why lesbian and bisexual teens may have heterosexual experiences. First, they note that sexual abuse, incest incest, sexual relations between persons to whom marriage is prohibited by custom or law because of their close kinship. Ideas of kinship, however, vary widely from group to group, hence the definition of incest also varies. , and rape are more prevalent prevalent widespread occurrence. among lesbian and bisexual young women. In addition, young women might engage in heterosexual relationships before identifying as lesbian or bisexual, or, finally, they might engage in heterosexual relationships as a way to try to "cure" themselves of homosexual homosexual /ho·mo·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al) 1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the same sex. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. interests. Reference 1. E. M. Saewyc, et al., "Sexual Intercourse, Abuse and Pregnancy Among Adolescent Women: Does Sexual Orientation Make a Difference?" Family Planning Perspectives, 1999, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 127-31. STUDY EXAMINES SEXUAL BEHAVIOR OF ADOLESCENT MALES WITH SAME SEX AND OPPOSITE SEX PARTNERS Researchers looked at data from surveys of 3,267 sexually experienced high school students in Massachusetts Massachusetts (măsəch  `sĭts), most populous of the New England states of the NE United States. collected in 1995,
1997, and 1999.* The surveys measured the prevalence prevalence /prev·a·lence/ (prev´ah-lins) the number of cases of a specific disease present in a given population at a certain time. prev·a·lence n. of risk behaviors among adolescent males who indicated they had had some sexual contact with another person. The study found that:1 Sexual Activity * 28 percent of respondents with partners only of the opposite sex reported four or more lifetime sexual intercourse partners * 19 percent of respondents with partners only of the same sex reported four or more lifetime sexual intercourse partners * 63 percent of respondents with partners of both sexes reported four or more lifetime sexual intercourse partners * 7 percent of respondents with partners only of the opposite sex reported four or more sexual intercourse partners in the previous three months * 6 percent of respondents with partners only of the same sex reported four or more sexual intercourse partners in the previous three months * 43 percent of respondents with partners of both sexes reported four or more sexual intercourse partners in the previous three months * "Sexual intercourse" was not defined in the surveys. Reference 1. Carol Goodenow, Ph.D., et al., "AIDS-Related Risk Among Adolescent Males Who Have Sex with Males, Females, or Both: Evidence from a Statewide Survey," American Journal of Public Health The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is a peer reviewed monthly journal of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The Journal also regularly publishes authoritative editorials and commentaries and serves as a forum for the analysis of health policy. , February February: see month. 2002, vol. 92, no. 2, pp. 203-9. MOTHERS' INFLUENCE: CONNECTIONS THAT PROMOTE POSTPONING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE The Center for Adolescent Health and Development at the University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. recently published a monograph mon·o·graph n. A scholarly piece of writing of essay or book length on a specific, often limited subject. tr.v. mon·o·graphed, mon·o·graph·ing, mon·o·graphs To write a monograph on. examining mother-teen relationships to determine how mothers affect sexual behavior among teens that are not yet sexually active. The monograph was based on two studies that utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (also called Add Health) is the first and only nationally-representative study of adolescent sexuality, which has spawned over one thousand peer-reviewed publications on many issues related to adolescent health and . The two studies looked at over 5,000 adolescents and their mothers for one year. Researchers found that caring, connectedness, consistency, and clarity with teens are important-especially for younger teens.* Specifically, they found that: (1) * When mothers reported satisfaction with their relationships with their daughters, their daughters were more likely to report that they had not had sexual intercourse. Similarly, high levels of mother-child connectedness are independently related to delays in sexual intercourse among eighth and ninth grade boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. as well as among tenth and eleventh grade This article or section deals primarily with the United States and Canada and does not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. boys. The effect of connectedness appears to diminish for older girls. * Teens who feel that their mothers disapprove dis·ap·prove v. dis·ap·proved, dis·ap·prov·ing, dis·ap·proves v.tr. 1. To have an unfavorable opinion of; condemn. 2. To refuse to approve; reject. v.intr. of their having sexual intercourse are more likely to delay intercourse. However, simply stating this disapproval is not enough. Parents must clearly explain and reinforce re·in·force v. 1. To give more force or effectiveness to something; strengthen. 2. To reward an individual, especially an experimental subject, with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired response or performance. 3. this message. *"Connectedness" was defined as adolescents" feeling close to their mothers, knowing that their mothers cared for them, having open communication with their mothers, and feeling satisfied in their relationships with their mothers. Reference 1. R.W. Blum Blum , Léon 1872-1950. French socialist politician who served as premier (1936-1937, 1938, and 1946-1947). He was imprisoned (1940-1945) by the Vichy government during World War II. , "Mother's Influence on Teen Sex: Connections that Promote Postponing Sexual Intercourse" (Minneapolis Minneapolis (mĭn'ēăp`əlĭs), city (1990 pop. 368,383), seat of Hennepin co., E Minn., at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls; inc. 1856. , MN: Center for Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, 2002). STUDY EXAMINES CONDOM USE AMONG ADOLESCENT MALES Researchers looked at data from surveys of 3,267 sexually experienced high school students in Massachusetts collected in 1995, 1997, and 1999. The surveys measured the prevalence of risk behaviors among adolescent males who indicated they had had some sexual contact with another person. The study found: (1) Condom Use * 66 percent of respondents with partners of the opposite sex reported condom use at most recent intercourse* * 61 percent of respondents with partners of the same sex reported condom use at most recent intercourse * 33 percent of respondents with partners of both sexes reported condom use at most recent intercourse *Sexual intercourse was not defined in the survey Reference (1.) C. Goodenow, et al., "AIDS-Related Risk among Adolescent Males Who Have Sex with Males, Females, or Both: Evidence from a Statewide Survey," American Journal of Public Health, February 2002, vol. 92, no. 2, pp 203-9. STUDY EXAMINES CONTRACEPTIVE NEEDS AMONG LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN A study of 3,816 young women who identify as lesbian, as bisexual, or as unsure of their sexual orientation found that those women who identified as lesbian or bisexual were equally as likely as their heterosexual peers to engage in penile-vaginal intercourse. The study suggests these women are at an increased risk of pregnancy because of poor contraceptive practice. The study found: (1) * Among sexually experienced respondents, 44 percent of those unsure of their sexual orientation reported no use of contraception as compared to 30 percent of bisexual/lesbian respondents and 23 percent of heterosexual respondents * Of the respondents who used contraceptive methods, 85 percent of heterosexual women, 88 percent of bisexual/lesbian women, and 91 percent of those unsure of their sexual orientation reported using effective methods* * Effective methods were not defined in the study, Reference (1.) Elizabeth Elizabeth, sister of King Louis XVI of France Elizabeth, 1764–94, sister of King Louis XVI of France, known as Madame Elizabeth. Deeply loyal to her brother, she remained in France during the French Revolution, suffered imprisonment, and was M. Saewyc, et al., "Sexual Intercourse, Abuse, and Pregnancy among Adolescent Women: Does Sexual Orientation Make a Difference?" Family Planning Perspectives, 1999, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 127-31. |
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