Definition
- STI:
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sexually transmitted infection
- HIV:
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Introduction
Kyle, 16 years old, and Sasha, 17 years old, have been dating for 6 months. They have decided to become more intimate and are planning to have oral sex. Sasha remembers hearing about using male condoms but doesn’t think they need to use anything if she were to receive oral sex.
A few weeks later, Sasha sees her doctor for a check-up. Her doctor asks about whether Sasha has had sex yet. Sasha says no, since she doesn’t think oral sex counts. Her doctor reviews types of birth control and encourages Sasha to make an appointment to discuss her options to avoid unintended pregnancy, before becoming sexually active.
Despite oral sex being the most common form of sexual behavior among adolescents, the scenario above is unfortunately very common. While associated with decreased risks of acquiring a sexually transmitted...
Keywords
- Sexual Debut
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Positive Sexual Development
- High School Tennis
- Sexual Conflict Theory
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Goldstein, R., Halpern-Felsher, B. (2018). Oral Sex and Sexual Debut. In: Shackelford, T., Weekes-Shackelford, V. (eds) Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_3646-1
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