Teen Sex and Changing Patterns of STD's

Young people typically engage in riskier sexual behavior than adults. This places younger people in a higher risk category when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) young people in the 15-24 age range account for only one-quarter of the sexually active population, yet they acquire nearly half of all sexually transmitted diseases. The greatest prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in men is in the 20-29 age group.

The number of teens having oral and anal sex has risen dramatically. This is fuelled partly by the belief that sexually transmitted diseases cannot be passed on this way. The CDC say that one type of chlamidia is usually passed via anal sex and the number of cases are rising. Increases in the number of gonorrhea infections of the throat have also been reported as a result of oral sex. Time to check out our signs & Symptoms of sexual diseases resource.

Signs of HIV & AIDS
Signs of Pubic Lice
Signs & Symptoms of Non-Specific Urethritis
Signs & Symptoms of Syphilis
Signs & Symptoms of Gonnorrhea
Signs & Symptoms of Chlamydia
Signs & Symptoms of Genital Warts
Teen Health STD Quiz