2006-09-16 19:27:10 · 10 answers · asked by jag 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Because people mess around in adolosence more than as adults.
2006-09-16 19:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by alialiali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Why are adolescents at increased risk for STDs?"
The same reason that they are at increased risk for any other accidents --while individuals can make good decisions, as a portion of society, adolescents do not make the best decisions. They are more likely to forget to use (or not know about)condoms. They are more likely to use condoms incorrectly. They are more likely to mix sex with drugs or alcohol. They are less likely to seek medical attention early in the course of the disease and therefore spread STDs around more.
For any "Karate Kid" fans out there, Mr. Miagi says, "Daniel-san. Best way no get hit is no be there."
If you don't want STDs, don't put yourself at risk for them.
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2006-09-17 02:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adolescents are usually not as responsible in condom use, and are often misinformed as to how STD's are spread. In addition, those adolescents who are engaging in unprotected sex are often promiscuous or will have more than one partner in a shorter time frame than young adults who are in committed relationships, therefore increasing their risk of exposure to STDs and risk of transmitting STDs to their other partners.
2006-09-17 03:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by brendalyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess they put it around more without knowing the other person well enough to know if they are 'clean'. The more partners you have the more risk you put yourself under. Always use condoms, try not to just have one night stands, there is a lot to say about 'saving' yourself for the right person, with aids and std's you may well be 'saving yourself' by sticking with one person.
2006-09-17 03:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by pottydotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are getting younger each year and doesn't know have it is a big risk because of love and the beauty of people some will just have sex with them without using protection untill it too late
2006-09-20 19:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a teenager and have been with my boyfriend (who is the same age as me) for about a year. we were both virgins, so we could have 'not known' about preventative measures, but we are always safe. all of my friends (who are sexually active, that is) practise safe sex too. saying that though, there are some people in my year who have ....... reputations. i know some of them have had pregnancy scares, but one i am on speaking terms with always uses a condom and is on the pill too, to be extra safe. i am simply pointing out that it is not the majority of teens that are promiscuous or unsafe, but it is the few who are that create this vision. there are promiscuos and unsafe people in othe age groups too!
2006-09-19 08:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it with you and roy? The bad grammar, the STD fixation, I think you two should get together!
2006-09-17 17:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when ur young u take lots of risks in sex with not using condoms itsnot until ur older u have more sense and u use one x
2006-09-17 16:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it does. you can catch a std at any age..
2006-09-20 16:20:04 · answer #9 · answered by kt-lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because teens are more irresponsible and not experienced
2006-09-17 14:16:56 · answer #10 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋