I'm not entirely sure why attempting to stem the spread of STD's and prevent unwanted pregnancies is 'the wrong message'.
People have the right to determine their own sexual destiny. More importantly, people will have sex. When they want. Not when you want. Denial of this is ridiculous, and only contributes to ingrained sexual guilt, teenage pregnancy and general ignorance of sexual health.
It is not the wrong message to encourage people to practice safe sex. In fact, given the nature of both sex and teenage rebellion, telling people they shouldn't do it makes it more likely that they will do it.
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Date: 2005-11-07 03:10 pm (UTC)People have the right to determine their own sexual destiny. More importantly, people will have sex. When they want. Not when you want. Denial of this is ridiculous, and only contributes to ingrained sexual guilt, teenage pregnancy and general ignorance of sexual health.
It is not the wrong message to encourage people to practice safe sex. In fact, given the nature of both sex and teenage rebellion, telling people they shouldn't do it makes it more likely that they will do it.