The trends in teenage sexual activity have not only advanced, but have become more of a focus when it comes to how this generation chooses to express one’s self. For this topic, the age range goes from thirteen to twenty-four and does so due to the brain development and personal sense of identity still progressing around these ages. Talking and discussing certain contents such as STD’s, sexual harassment, teen pregnancy, and even masturbation are also very important key topics when going over sexual activity because of how often these situations happen, but are never truly talking about in detail. It is important to talk about all aspects of sex to teenagers, even kids starting at a younger age so by the time they grow up, it is not hard to
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According to a “Kaiser’s Women’s Health Survey” in 2013, studies have shown where teens primarily get their information on sexual and reproductive health. The majority come from family and friends having 36% influence, and the internet or websites at 28%. Although these sources can be somewhat helpful, a teenager can still get many mixed messages from what their friends tell them, to what the beliefs and values are of their family, and most cannot always believe everything on the internet. So why are teenagers still choosing to have sex with not enough information, or not all the correct information? Well, I personally think that is because of three main conceptions when it comes to this generation being: expression, tolerance, and life …show more content…
Technically not so much a trend, but the topic has been more frequently openly discussed amongst teenagers and seen as a good thing. A couple decades ago, the idea of masturbation was seen as a devilish act, and basically forbidden and banned to talk about. But as the times went on and as I mentioned, the tolerance grew from generation to generation, masturbation was realized to not only be a safer form of sex, but the act also had many health benefits. For example, masturbation can help prevent insomnia naturally through hormonal and tension release, it relieves stress, improves your mood, and it helps you build a better and healthier relationship with not only your partner, but yourself. Masturbation is a natural and a common activity for both women and
According to a “Kaiser’s Women’s Health Survey” in 2013, studies have shown where teens primarily get their information on sexual and reproductive health. The majority come from family and friends having 36% influence, and the internet or websites at 28%. Although these sources can be somewhat helpful, a teenager can still get many mixed messages from what their friends tell them, to what the beliefs and values are of their family, and most cannot always believe everything on the internet. So why are teenagers still choosing to have sex with not enough information, or not all the correct information? Well, I personally think that is because of three main conceptions when it comes to this generation being: expression, tolerance, and life …show more content…
Technically not so much a trend, but the topic has been more frequently openly discussed amongst teenagers and seen as a good thing. A couple decades ago, the idea of masturbation was seen as a devilish act, and basically forbidden and banned to talk about. But as the times went on and as I mentioned, the tolerance grew from generation to generation, masturbation was realized to not only be a safer form of sex, but the act also had many health benefits. For example, masturbation can help prevent insomnia naturally through hormonal and tension release, it relieves stress, improves your mood, and it helps you build a better and healthier relationship with not only your partner, but yourself. Masturbation is a natural and a common activity for both women and