What is an effective way to explain to young people how sexually transmitted infections are prevented?
Many of the same books that explain to pre-teens and teens how pregnancy is prevented will also explain how sexually transmitted infections are passed via sexual activity (when two people’s skin, mouths, gential areas touch). Your local library, bookstore and many internet sites will show, in detail, the consequences of sexually transmitted infections. Young people need to learn that infections are prevented in a number of ways. As adults know, one can prevent infection by abstaining from sexual activity (including kissing, oral sex, and intercourse). Correct condom use might reduce the risk of transmitting some infections but not all. All sexual activity brings with it the risk of getting or giving an infection. Sexually transmitted infections can cause serious health risks to men, women, and a baby being born to a women who is infected. A parent and child can also get detailed information on preventing infections by visiting a health care professional. Both young women and men need t
