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Sexual Education
Having a child is a decision that should never be taken lightly.
Statistics show a child who has a two parent home, and a financially
secure up-bringing has an easier path to success in life. Many young
adults are dealing with college, finding a career, and learning
to manage their money. Bringing a child into your world at the wrong
time can postpone your goals and even make them impossible to accomplish
for many years. Responsible sex education and safe practices will
keep you from becoming a parent before you're ready.
Female
Contraceptive Options
Some women are under the impression it is the men's responsibility
to provide the protection with condoms. If you want to be safe,
you should also be prepared. There are a number of birth control
options out there that you should be aware of -- female condoms,
the pill, depo, and the patch. You can get information on your options
by going to:
Male
contraceptive options
Right
now, the only real birth control for men besides a vasectomy is
condoms. Not only do condoms protect against pregnancy, but they
also protects against sexually transmitted diseases or STDs.
Some men do
not want to wear a condom, especially if his partner is on birth
control (Depo, or the pill for example). If the female is using
her contraceptive correctly, the chance of her getting pregnant
is slim. But, unless both of you have been tested for STDs and are
committed in your relationship exclusively to each other, you should
still use a condom to protect yourself from disease and infection.
Condoms are usually passed out for free at health clinics and school
clinics.
What
is in the future for male contraceptive?
Check out this article and learn about how methods are being created
for men that are much like those used by women today.
Why
its important to get checked up
There
are silent infections that can infect both men and women. It is
important to get checked up, even if you think you're healthy, at
least every six months if you are sexually active. Infections such
as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV can have few noticeable symptoms.
For women, you
should also visit a gynecologist to check for tumors and cervical
cancer.
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