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Sauron · 05-28-2003, 08:24 PM

Bet the fundibots will be steamed over this.

Protected Teens Not Promiscuous

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/...in555871.shtml

Teenagers at high schools where condoms were available were no more likely to have sex than other teens, a study published Wednesday finds.

The study confirms earlier research on the programs developed in the 1990s to stem the spread of HIV and reduce teen pregnancy. It found that students in high schools with condom programs were more likely to use condoms, though students in other high schools were more likely to use other forms of birth control.

Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs, saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage.

Viti · 05-28-2003, 08:34 PM

Sauron...facts and evidence just bounce right off em...you know that.

OTOH, I enjoy having more facts under my belt to throw at em anyway...thanks.

Loren Pechtel · 05-28-2003, 08:58 PM

So what? Condoms cut the risk of sex and so they can't scare teens with the dangers of sex.

Therefore, condoms are evil. QED.

GunnerJ · 05-29-2003, 10:02 AM

This isn't a support topic.

AJ the greek · 05-30-2003, 03:11 PM

I had the thought of many young men walking around with new condoms in their wallets, only hoping they could use them.

Whether they are available at school or not, she (the young lady) may still not say yes.

Sorry, the picture in my mind was the geeky guys, dreaming of a little bit of lovin'

Some guys will never get it, even with free rubbers. They are the sexual version of persecution, ((promiscuted)).

Every couple which wants to do it will.

never been there · 06-01-2003, 05:38 AM

For nervous and sqeamish teenagers, there's nothing like fiddling with condoms to make abstinence (or at least Saving Yourself for True Love) seem like a reasonable alternative. One way or another, promoting condom use works.

Jimmy Higgins · 06-01-2003, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LadyShea
Sauron...facts and evidence just bounce right off em...you know that.

OTOH, I enjoy having more facts under my belt to throw at em anyway...thanks.

Well seeing the fact that they just say that teen sex is up, abortion is an epidemic and 10 year olds are having sex means it has to be true. How many times have you ever read a fundy post on underage sex that was backed up by statistics, and not some llnk to a christian family website?

Sauron · 06-01-2003, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimmy Higgins
How many times have you ever read a fundy post on underage sex that was backed up by statistics, and not some llnk to a christian family website?

I....I....I...., well, gosh, I don't think I've EVER read such a fundy post. In fact, I publicly state that I doubt they exist at all.

Anyone wanna prove me wrong?

Bumble Bee Tuna · 06-01-2003, 11:52 PM

You silly atheists with your stupid facts.

05-28-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
Sauron Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In the dark places of the world Posts: 8,093	Teens using condoms not more likely to be promiscuous Bet the fundibots will be steamed over this. Protected Teens Not Promiscuous http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/...in555871.shtml Teenagers at high schools where condoms were available were no more likely to have sex than other teens, a study published Wednesday finds. The study confirms earlier research on the programs developed in the 1990s to stem the spread of HIV and reduce teen pregnancy. It found that students in high schools with condom programs were more likely to use condoms, though students in other high schools were more likely to use other forms of birth control. Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs, saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage.

05-29-2003, 10:02 AM	#4
GunnerJ Banned Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: a place where i can list whatever location i want Posts: 4,871	Off to Misc. Disc. This isn't a support topic.

05-30-2003, 03:11 PM	#5
AJ the greek Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: out there Posts: 140	distributed not used? (necessarily) I had the thought of many young men walking around with new condoms in their wallets, only hoping they could use them. Whether they are available at school or not, she (the young lady) may still not say yes. Sorry, the picture in my mind was the geeky guys, dreaming of a little bit of lovin' Some guys will never get it, even with free rubbers. They are the sexual version of persecution, ((promiscuted)). Every couple which wants to do it will.

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05-28-2003, 08:34 PM	#2
Viti Contributor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 12,879	Sauron...facts and evidence just bounce right off em...you know that. OTOH, I enjoy having more facts under my belt to throw at em anyway...thanks.

05-28-2003, 08:58 PM	#3
Loren Pechtel Obsessed Contributor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Not Mayaned Posts: 96,752	So what? Condoms cut the risk of sex and so they can't scare teens with the dangers of sex. Therefore, condoms are evil. QED.

06-01-2003, 05:38 AM	#6
never been there Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 2,144	For nervous and sqeamish teenagers, there's nothing like fiddling with condoms to make abstinence (or at least Saving Yourself for True Love) seem like a reasonable alternative. One way or another, promoting condom use works.

06-01-2003, 11:52 PM	#9
Bumble Bee Tuna Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 7,333	You silly atheists with your stupid facts.

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