Thursday, February 9, 2012

"Virginity pledges" linked to rise in teen anal sex

(ABC News) UPDATED 2008-12-10
Experts say as social mores ease, more and more heterosexual couples are experimenting with anal sex. Statistics show the practice is especially on the rise among teens and young adults, and this may be contributing to the current increase in sexually transmitted diseases. In this article from ABC News, a reporter talks to young people and experts about this practice. Researchers say many young people may engage in anal sex for the wrong reasons--to please a partner, to have sex without the risk of pregnancy, or to preserve their "virginity pledges." They also suggest that many don't understand the potential health consequences of engaging in this risky behavior.   Read full story >
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