There’s a lot of danger in sex. That danger isn’t decreased just because we don’t talk about it. It also isn’t decreased by not teaching about it. A recent study indicates that about 25% of teenage girls have common sexually transmitted diseases. On top of that is the possibility that the 25% is just the “tip of the iceberg” since we don’t test for all of the diseases.

Teens are pretty creative though. They understand the idea of virginity and (possibly due to Bill Clinton) don’t think oral sex is real sex. However oral cancers have been linked to the same virus that causes cervical cancer.

They’re your kids. You are the only one who has any chance of assuring they have the right information to make reasonable decisions and enter adulthood prepared and uninfected. Make sure they have the information they need. Ignoring their sexuality won’t make it go away.

It’s their health help them preserve it.