Are teens really holding off on having sex?

Unfortunately I think that less teens having sex has some relationship with the fact that obesity is on the rise. As sad as it is image has a lot to do with sexual attraction and the more overweight you are the less sexually attractive you are to the opposite sex. I'm not saying that this the only reason for this shift in teenage sexual behavior but I do believe that it is a contributing factor. When I look at some of my closest friends the girls who are still virgins at 19 and 20 years old are the girls that are overweight.

Sex is an adult game. Trix are for kids. They should just stay away from sex. They cannot handle the physical aspect, nor the emotional aspect of sex. Besides they have no idea what they're doing. Sex is best when two people are really into each other and the act is much more than just physical. It's about sharing, physically demonstrating what the person means to the other. Children aren't equipped to handle THAT. They need to abstain from sex and use their minds to entertain themselves.

So long as boys and girls "play" with each other, sex is bound to happen. I have no idea where the writer of this article thinks there is a drop in teen sex and pregnancies. I suggest he come to Sarasota, Florida to see otherwise.

The reason I am abstaining from sex is the risk of contracting any type of STD. Also, I do not see how I can expect a serious, meaningful, and deep relationship with the opposite sex at my age.

First of all, I personally do not believe in any survey, they are all fabrications. The interviewers are getting a few dollars or pesos for doing this kind of survey. Nevertheless, I am a councilor myself within our Parish community council and as a 4th Degree Worthy Sir Knight with the Knights of Columbus, within our Council. I am invited several times to listen and talk with High School students. I am a good listener and do understand the young generation very well.
The students are feeling very comfortable when they are talking to me, and they easily open up to me. After reading this "survey", I cannot believe it at all, but it also depends on the country where the survey was held. I am here in the Philippines and the youngsters are having complete other ideas about the topic of intercourse, having sex, etc.
Not to go into the details, I am always answering their questions honestly and openly, advise them on the consequences of unprotected sex, both STD and pregnancy, etc.
I am a bit sure, that I know the young generation from today better, then what has been written in the survey.
Thanks, Starbuck's

I am a teen and abstinence education classes are a joke. No one ever takes them seriously. Also don't lump all teens together.

I'm a senior in high school and for myself as well as a lot of other people I know, having sex or hooking up just isn't as big of a deal anymore. The whole idea used to be that "everyone's doing it", but it's not even a huge topic anymore. I can honestly say that if I was still a virgin now I would be proud to say it. I think people in high school that have held onto their innocence are brave and strong in their beliefs.

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I find it very hard to believe this....Just wait and these numbers will increase during their young adults.

There are A LOT of teens having sex, all adults must come to face with that. I'm not one of them, I haven't been in a replationship for a couple months, main reason I never went far with him is because I will not risk getting pregnant, I have a future.

I'm a teen, and I just wanna say - why in the world would you want to have sex before marriage? Why would you want to share something so special with someone who may not be committed to you, or do the same thing with someone else? Sex is the most intimate and passionate way to show affection, wouldn't you want to wait to ONLY have it with your one and only? I can't understand why people think of it so casually, and really don't care who or how many people they do it with. It's just sad. I personally am waiting till I am married, where I can enjoy sex with my husband---who I know will be completely committed and devoted to me. It seems so much more special and romantic that way, doesn't it?..instead of just having meaningless sex, which will end up either with a heartbreak, or an unexpected baby.

I'm a teen, and I just wanna say - why in the world would you have sex before marriage? Whether a teen or adult, if you're not married, why would you want to share such a special thing with someone who may not be completely devoted to you, or may go and do the same thing with another person? Sex is the most intimate and passionate way to show affection to someone...wouldn't you want to wait and ONLY share it with your one and only? I can't understand why people are so casual about it, and why they don't care who they do it with or how many. It's just sad. I personally am waiting till I am married, where I can enjoy sex with my husband---who I know will be completely committed and devoted to me. ..It seems so much more special and romantic that way, don't you think?..

good, maybe teens are smarter than they are portrayed through Hollywood....maybe

I'm a teen, and I haven't done any of these things because I'm a Christian and I know it's wrong to do anything like this outside of marriage.

Teenagers ARE having sex, both protected and unprotected. A lot.

I happily lost my virginity at 18 (don't worry, protection was used), and I was considered weird for waiting that long!

Shawna, I had that EXACT same talk :) And he and I were both virgins when we were 19 so I was more worried about pregnancy (easily preventable!) than STDs

wow, this writer is a fool. kids are having sex more than ever and marriage is becoming obsolete. the young adults having kids now cant stay married for longer than two years and most only got married cause they knocked up the chick.

As a mother of two teenaged sons, I really do hope that kids are holding off until marriage to have sex. I have taught my boys from an early age that, according to our family's beliefs, abstinence until marriage is how they should view sexual relations. Realistically speaking, however, my husband I both understand that, once kids reach a certain age, they will make their own decisions and do what they want. All we can do at that point is hope that they keep with the standards we taught them, but if they don't, that they are wise enough to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their partners. (and yes, we have talked about those as well!)

Hmmm...I am wondering if the "no sex at all" included no sex-ting or private chat virtual sex which means no physical contact but possible mutual masturbation?

I am one of the few teens who has actually chosen to wait until marriage before I have sexual intercourse. I have even convinced some of my friends to do likewise. Just a few short reasons why:
#1 No STD's.
#2 People who wait until marriage actually have twice as much sex than someone who does not wait.
#3 You won't be considered a "slut" or in the guy's case a "player".