You read magazines, right? Who doesn't? Maybe some of your favorites include Seventeen or CosmoGIRL! What if I told you that I have some of the inside facts and thoughts from a woman who worked for BOTH OF THESE MAGAZINES! Sabrina Weill, who was an editorial assistant at Seventeen, became the founding executive editor of CosmoGIRL!, and then became editor-in chief back at Seventeen, wrote a book called The Real Truth about Teens & Sex. As magazines are geared toward young ladies as yourselves, she wrote this book in a style which feels like you are reading a magazine. Highly recommended! So, how about some statistics she provides in the book?
Of 12-to 17-year-olds surveyed:
1 in 10 agree:
"It's considered normal for someone my age to have sex with someone they met at a party."
1 in 7 agree:
"It's considered normal for someone my age to have sex with a new boyfriend or girlfriend."
1 in 3 agree:
"It's considered normal for someone my age to have sex with a long-term boyfriend or girlfriend."
48% agree:
"It's not normal for people my age to have sex."
So obviously, MANY TEENS ARE HAVING SEX!!! What is important is that they remain safe. With this many teens engaging, the chances of teen pregnancy are very high. Use protection!
- Chelsea
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