New teen condom use statistics report that most sexually active teens do not use condoms regularly. In fact, over half of all sexually active boys have said they don’t use them, according to the new teen condom use statistics. This disturbing behavior puts teens at risk for not only unintended pregnancy, but also for sexually transmitted diseases. The lack of teen condom use is a likely suspect for why the number of unintended pregnancies and growing number of teens with STDs continues to rise.
Did you Know…
- Teen males who have received formal sex education are linked with having higher levels of condom use and are more consistent in the practice of doing so.
- About one in five teen males who had sex did not receive any kind of formal sexual education instruction beforehand. This seems to indicate that sex education needs to target teens before they actually begin in engaging in sex to help encourage the use of condoms.
- Sexually active teen males who believe that condoms reduce physical pleasure or are embarrassed to discuss condom use with a partner are less likely to use condoms. This belief is why marketing, and the messages portrayed with condom use should be positive and encouraging to help increase the teen condom use.
How can you talk with your teenage son about sex?
How then can you talk to your son, especially if he has no interest talking about sex with you from the get-go?
If you feel that your son is too sexually active, especially at his age, it might be a good idea to seek additional help. Sexual activity, especially with minors, contributes to depression because of the feeling of being rejected.
Fortunately, there are a variety of alternative schools that are happy to help. A therapeutic boarding academy, such as New Creations Boarding School, focuses on Christian-like behavior and the importance of abstinence. With over 40 years of professional experience, New Creations understands what it takes to help teens make a positive transition from being a troubled teen to becoming a positive role model. Although sending your son to a boarding school may sound like a harsh thing to do, such schools are proven to improve hundreds of teen’s behavior, and help get teens back on track. What’s important for your teen to understand is the simple fact that he is not alone, and neither are you.
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