The constant barrage of media images that portray teens involved in sexual behavior can send the message that sex is a carefree activity t...
Abstinence or Not
The main problem regarding adolescent sexuality is whether family or religious permission or not. Many parents expect their teens not to have sex until they are married, while other parents realize that their teens will have sex, and they want to do what they can to protect them from possible negative impacts. An open discussion with your teen is important to teach him what your expectations. This discussion should focus on more than just the physical aspect of intercourse, but should also include information about sending explicit photos via computer or cell phone, as well as sending sexually explicit messages. A lot of teens engaging in these activities because they are curious, so having a conversation can help satisfy the curiosity that without the devastating consequences that often accompanies them. At the very least, it will educate your teen so he knows what can happen.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Teenagers are not born knowing about sexually transmitted diseases, and unless the school including information in health class, she may not have a clear understanding of what they are and what they can cause symptoms. Teens should know what having sex without condoms can cause so they can make a safe choice if they choose to have sex, according to MedlinePlus. Sit down with your teen and talk to him about the PMS public, such as genital herpes and premenstrual syndrome, as well as the less common, but more powerful, such as HIV, AIDS and hepatitis. Teach your teen that if she chose to have sex, she should use condoms so he did not contract an STD from his sexual partner. Push the message home by telling him that many STDS do not cause symptoms so that his partner can have one without realizing it. Next, you must tell your child that the disease can be transmitted through oral sex, too, according to the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding.
Contraception and Pregnancy
More than 40 percent of American women become pregnant before the age of 20, and 75 percent of those pregnancies are unplanned, according to PBS.org. While most teens have a clear understanding that having sex can lead to pregnancy, their facts are often skewed. For example, many teenagers think that they can't get pregnant the first time they had sex. Obviously that's not true, and teens need to know that. Your teen will also need to have access to effective birth control if she choose to be sexually active. If you know your teenager have sex, make an appointment with a doctor to get a prescription for birth control pills or other forms of birth control such as patches or shots. Talking with your teen about condoms as well, since most methods of birth control does not also prevent STDS. Educate your teen about the less effective methods, such as withdrawal, which is not a reliable form of birth control.
Rape
Tell your teen that he doesn't need to do anything with anybody that he didn't want to. Talk about what rape is and let him know that it's a crime, Kidshealth recommends. Raging hormones and adolescent you might go a little farther than he wanted, but then realized that she was not ready and try to stop sexual activity. His partner may not want to stop, however, and it was defined as rape. Date rape and other teen problems often involves spiking the drinks to make victims unable to fight off. If your teenager has been raped, offers comfort and support and seek medical attention. Many teenagers who are too afraid to tell their parents, however, so knowing the signs that it is happening is essential. Acting Moody, angry, scared, depressed or withdraw from family, have trouble sleeping and experiencing changes in appetite are signs of rape. You may seek counseling for your teenager as well, so that she can overcome her feelings and heal from the event, noting the Kidshealth website.
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