Teenagers are far more likely to use a condom than adults. Researchers at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University surveyed 5,865 people between age 14 and 94 on their sexual activities. Among the findings was that about 70 percent of those surveyed between 14 and 17 used condoms the last time they had intercourse. Interestingly, that was true for less than 20 percent of people above the age of 25.
Among sexually active 14-to-17-year-olds, males wrapped it up the last time they had sex at a rate of 79 percent, whereas females of that age incorporated a thin sheath of latex in their latest round of lovemaking 59 percent of the time.
Of course, a good deal of the discrepancy between the condom usage rates of teens and adults has to do with the greater likelihood that adults are married or in a committed relationship. Still, it would seem that teens need to sit many of their unattached older friends and relatives down for an uncomfortable conversation involving a banana as a prop.


























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Tuesday 16 November
By Indrid Cold
There's a pretty simple explanation for this....I'd imagine the reason is availability of birth control. I'd be surprised if the kids in the 14-17 age group were begging Mom to take them to see a gynecologist. Supposed teenage responsibility has nothing to do with these findings.
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Tuesday 16 November
By Indrid Cold
Another thing - assuming that the overwhelming majority of married couples aren't into swinging or polygamy, it also makes perfect sense that condom usage would decrease with age.
Tell me this study wasn't given grant money...
Tuesday 16 November
By you are right
I am glad yours was the first comment I read. If that is the only finding this study has then it is a complete waste.
Wednesday 17 November
By Nate
Stupid headline, stupid story, stupid study. No duh, anybody on the street would have known this and know the exact reason. Gee, condoms are used for birth & STD control. If other forms of birth control are more efficient (and don't take out the fun), then married or committed couples don't have to worry about STDs and thus are actually MORE responsible for using other methods.
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Tuesday 23 November
By jennifer stewart
sixteen and pregnant nuff said need i say more on the stupid subject
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