There are a lot of things to consider when having sex. Be
informed so you can make the best decision. not just for today,
but for your future.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public
health challenge in the United States. While substantial progress
has been made in preventing, diagnosing, and treating certain
STIs in recent years, CDC estimates that 19 million new infections
occur each year, almost half of them among young people ages
15 to 24.
Source: Weinstock H, Berman S, Cates W. Sexually transmitted diseases among
American youth: incidence and prevalence estimates, 2000. Perspectives on Sexual
and Reproductive Health 2004;36(1):6-10.
HPV infection and cervical cancer risk is increased by:
- Beginning sexual intercourse at an early age-especially
age 16 or younger
- Having multiple sexual partners
- Sex with partners who engage in a high-risk sexual behavior
Source: "Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer," National
Cancer Institute, October 15, 2002
Of the 3.1 million unintended pregnancies in 2001, 48% of
women were using contraceptives.
Source: Boonstra H et al., Abortion in Womens Lives, New York : Guttmacher
Institute, 2006
Among women who have had an abortion, 54% used a contraceptive
method during the month they became pregnant.
Source: Boonstra H et al., Abortion in Womens
Lives, New York : Guttmacher Institute, 2006 |
