Teenage Pregnancy Christmas Campaign

You may not know, but the number of teenage pregnancies and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) amongst young people is higher at Christmas than any other time of year. A lot of young people take part in sexual activity during December, sometimes for the first time. Having a drink or two to celebrate can also lead to risky behaviour, such as having unprotected sex, because alcohol lowers inhibitions. This can leave young people with more than just a hangover and regrets the next day – they could be pregnant, or have an STI (some of which can’t be cured).

The good news is that there’s something that you, as parents and carers, can do to help them avoid these situations and make good decisions for themselves...

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www.talktoyourteens.com / www.ruthinking.co.uk