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Sex in Today's Society for young women

By Kasey Young

Originally published

Teen sexuality integration into our society continue to grow every day. Teenagers find it all in fun and having a good time, but what they're unaware of is that there are major consequences for the deed. HIV, Herpes pregnancy, those are just 3 out of the hundreds of various ramifications. For teenage girls, there is a little bit more of a consequence than there is with guys. Girls can get pregnant, and the man can easily leave the girl stuck the rest of her life with raising a child from such a young age alone and with no support. If they choose to get an abortion they can live their lives with the guilt of 'killing' their unborn child. Guys- if you really love each other, why would you want to put yourselves through this? Don't get me wrong, sex is a beautiful thing that should be cherished when you're mature enough and are able to accept the risks. I know you're thinking: "what does she know?" Well you're right, I'm not an expert. I'm 16 years old and I am a virgin. Not because of society, but because I choose to be one. I don't know what intercourse feels like, but I understand the risks that are involved, and the reason I have not is the sole purpose of my consciousness of being emotionally not ready for such a big step. Alot of people need to accept the possibility of an accident or a disease if they are going to 'do the deed' so to speak. Girls: if you're going to have sex, go to your local Free Health Center if your region has one, so they can give you a check and give you birth control and condoms free of charge. If you want to have sex, then take the necessary precautions and be responsible about it!