sexually transmitted diseases (stds) statistic
There are 12 million new cases of STDs every year, three million of them among teens.
One in four sexually active teens gets an STD by age 21.
The earlier you start having sex, the greater your chance of getting an STD.
Anyone can get an STD, whether the person has had one on 100 partners and showers twice a day on twice a week. No one has I have an std stamped on the forehead, so don’t assume anything.
Teenagers are at greater risk of getting STDs because their immune systems are still developing.
Using condoms (rubbers, raincoats, love gloves-whatever) during sex can help protect you from STDs. But your best defense? Don’t have sex-or wait until you’ve found a partner (someone you love would be ideal) who will get tested and be honest with you about his sexual history.
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Jan 24th 2008 at 3:29 pm
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