Adolescent Sexual Activity
- 1 November 1993
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Pediatrics
- Vol. 32 (11), 658-668
- https://doi.org/10.1177/000992289303201104
Abstract
Adolescents are becoming sexually active at younger ages. One half of the adolescents in the United States are sexually active. This article reviews adolescent sexual activity, including rates of sexual activity, sexual practices, gay and lesbian youth, and factors affecting the initiation of sexual activity. In addition, adolescent pregnancy, with possible outcomes and effects on teen parents and their offspring, is discussed.Keywords
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