Sexual Behaviors and Sexuality Education

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Sexual Behaviors and Sexuality Education

Sexting http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/483803/sexting-in-america-when-privates-go-public-part-3.jhtml#id=1631892 Picture: Southwestern.edu

Sexting What is it? “20% of teens (age 13-19) and 33% of young adults (20-26) have sexted. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Reasons teens sext: Legalities???

Sexual Activity Guttmacher Institute

(Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

Teen Pregnancy Approx. 750,000 15-19 y/o become pregnant every year. The good news… Teen pregnancy is declining The bad news… U.S. teen pregnancy is still one of the highest among developed nations. (Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

Teen Pregnancy in Oregon County Teen Pregnancy Rate (July 10 – Jun 11) Total 1,261 Benton 12 Linn 43 Marion 180 Polk 25 Yamhill 48 (www.oregon.gov, 2011)

HIV

U.S. teens & pregnancy & STIs Less likely to use contraceptives Have shorter relationships Have more sexual partners Why the difference? Guttmacher Institute

Sources of information (Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

Sexuality Education (Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

Students say they need more sex education in school than they currently receive Guttmacher Institute

Americans overwhelmingly favor broader sex education 93% of parents reported their child has benefited from sex education 94% of parents say that sex education should cover contraception Only 15% of Americans want abstinence-only education taught in the classroom Guttmacher Institute

Abstinence education Defined by the federal government: “abstinence education… has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity.” Guttmacher Institute

Abstinence Only Effectiveness “No evidence shows that abstinence without contraceptive education effectively protects teens.” “Contraceptive education does not encourage sexual activity.” Guttmacher Institute

Sex Education Delays sexual activity Increases contraceptive use Reduces number of partners Guttmacher Institute

Oregon Law House Bill 2509 Oregon has the most aggressive law in U.S. Each school district: Age-appropriate Medically accurate Comprehensive – promotes abstinence STD’s Communication / Relationships Oregon has the most aggressive law in U.S.