Jan 17 2009
Safe Sex and Birth Control
Safe sex, Birth control, and your teen
The ever dreaded topic of, sex, and Birth control! I know it’s not something most parents want to talk about, but it’s something we, must talk about. Today the number of teens having sexual intercourse has grown. In some cases we see women and men as young as, 12 or 13 years old having sexual activity. So I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss safe sex, as well as, birth control. I understand that this subject is something that is, hard to talk about with your teens, but as parents we must educate our teen, because at least if we educate them and they end up having sexual activity, hopefully they will remember the talk, and use protection, or request Birth control. So let’s talk about Birth control and safe sex items. What kinds of Birth control, and safe sex items are out there?
The male condom
This is the male Condom, it is placed over the penis, to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Condoms come in many sizes, and colors, and brands. Condoms are very effective in preventing pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. There are male condoms ( seen in picture above ) and female condoms ( in picture below ).
The female condom
This is the female Condom, it prevents pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. This is placed inside the vagina.
Dental Dam
This is called Dental Dam, and it is used for, oral sex. This prevents sexual transmitted diseases. It is placed over the vagina, during oral sex. This item is available in many different flavors. Sound weird? You won’t think so when it prevents you from contracting an oral std.
Birth Control
This is Birth Control Pills. These are taken daily, and prevent pregnancy only.
The Sponge
This is the Sponge, it is placed inside the vagina, to prevent pregnancy.
I hope the above information helps you parents, to educate your teens/ young adults about safe sex, and Birth control. It is important to also inform your teens that, no sex is the best way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Good luck, parents as you journey through this phase of parenting.
i think that all is inportant but when tayla and all them grow up 2 that certian age u have 2 show them that and give them that talk and everything
anna, i will definatley practice what i preach! When my kids are older I will have “the talk” with them! I will do my best as a parent to teach my kids to be safe and prevent pregnancy, and more importantly that no sex is the safest sex.