
- Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
- In 2009, nearly half of all high school students reported ever having sexual intercourse. This percentage (46%) had gone down since 2006.
- By their 19th birthday, seven out of ten teens have engaged in sexual intercourse.
- Seven percent of young women aged 18-24 who had had sex before age 20, report that their first sexual experience was not voluntary.
- A sexually active teen who does not use contraceptives has a 90% chance of becoming pregnant within a year.
- No state in the U.S. explicitly requires parental notification or consent to receive contraceptive services. This means that no matter where you are, there is a way to access contraceptives discreetly.
- Although 15-24 year-olds represent only one-quarter of the sexually active population, they account for nearly half (9.1 million) of the 18.9 million new cases of STIs each year.
- As of October 2011, laws in 36 states required that a minor seeking an abortion involve her parents in the decision.
- In 2006, only 5% of American high schools made condoms available to students.
- In 2009, only 30% of young people aged 19-29 reported that they have been tested for HIV in the past 12 months.
- The only way to make sure that you are physically fit in terms of sexual health is to get tested regularly! It’s easy and can be done discreetly and cost-free.
Sources:
Sex Education [3]
Sexual Health [4]