dicates that a girl can become pregnant even if she has sex standing up, the first time she has sex, even if she has sex during her period, even if a boy pulls out (or withdraws) before ejaculation or if she forgets to take her pill (Birth Control, 1999). Even this information is incomplete, as it fails to mention that a certain percentage of individuals will become pregnant even when they take their pills as prescribed or that many birth control pills simply do not work when an individual is on antibiotics. The article does go on to address barrier methods of contraception, providing pictures, which is very useful in initially educating teens about contraception in general. Barrier Methods of Contraception The male condom is the only method of contraception boys can use. It's really just a rubber tube. It's closed at one end like the finger of a glove so that when a boy puts it over his penis it stops the sperm going inside a girl's body. An advantage of using male condoms is that a boy can take an active part in using contraception. It's not just left to the girl.There is more information on other pages on this site about using condoms as well as the different types.” The female condom is a fairly new barrier method. It is not as widely available as the male condom and it is more expensive. It is however very useful when the man either will not, or cannot use a male condom.It's a good idea to try to practice with condoms before having sex. You can get used to touching them, and it might help you feel more confident about using them when you do have sex.” How Should Sex Education be Taught?While many people continue to debate whether sex education should be taught in schools, most people have come to realize that the real issue is how it should be taught. Over 93% of all public high schools current offer courses on sexuality or HIV (Kirby, 1994). Teens need the right information to help protect themselves. According t...
