With young people exerting their passions at every moment that they can, it is no surprise that “The Talk” provides them with the knowledge and the confidence to perform sex safely. In cases such as the one in America however, the message seems to have become a little misplaced.
Regardless of who you talk to, the chat about sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) is embarrassing, whether you have them or not. Sharing personal information causes as much discomfort as your symptoms, but without the confidence of knowing what’s happening to you, the silence will only make it worse.
Young women are more prone to contracting STDs due to maturing earlier than boys. In doing so, their sexual needs may lead them to discovering more about themselves – without the proper information on sex and STDs however, it leaves them at risk. It is often difficult to know if you are suffering from an STD – most usually don’t show symptoms. Should they be ignored, the consequences could be as bad as future infertility.
Whilst below are cases of American STD rates, it doesn’t change the fact that young people may be a little too uninformed about their own bodies; that regardless of our advances in medical science, it has not completely prevented the causes and problems of STDs:
1. 820,000 Gonorrhea cases — 70 percent were Americans age 15 to 24
2. 2.9 million Chlamydia cases — 63 percent were Americans age 15 to 24
3. 14.1 million HPV cases — 49 percent were Americans age 15 to 24
4. 776,000 Genital Herpes cases — 45 percent were Americans age 15 to 24
5. 55,400 Syphilis cases — 20 percent were Americans age 15 to 24
6. 47,500 HIV cases — 26 percent were Americans age 13 to 24
7. 200, 000 Gonorrhoea Cases diagnosed, a suspected 500, 000 estimated new cases.
It is urged that young people use protection in the course of their relationships – if you are concerned about your child’s well being, talk with them. The best healer will always be talking.
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