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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Birth control now. Make sure she has access to condoms. But other than that… she’s going to do it whether you approve or not. Just make sure she’s safe[/quote]

But condoms only work part of the time.  They aren’t 100%[/quote]

Right condoms are not effective for birth control but they do help with preventing STDs. Also there are now vaginal condoms for girls.

It would help to give guidance on how to use condoms properly.

We are blessed in DMV to have good ob gyn practices .

We also have conversations (with both DS and DD) about the emotional aspects of intimacy. There is ample research that casual sex is very risky and often related to poor self esteem. It is their bodies and up to them but we shared our views that we hoped they would be responsible and careful with both their feelings and other peoples’ feelings. [/quote]

What to know about casual sex
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/casual-sex

Medically reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD — By Carolyn Farnsworth on February 22, 2022

Risks
People who have a negative experience with casual sex may find themselves feeling regret, which was the focus of a 2016 study. The research suggests that males were more likely than females to regret missing out on an opportunity to have casual sex. In contrast, females were more likely to regret casual sex encounters.
Other research also indicates that females tend to regret casual sex more than males. A few of the key factors that cause regret after casual sex may include:
* feeling pressure to participate in sexual activities
* not enjoying the sexual encounter
* worrying about negative outcomes
The risk of STIs can also lead to negative emotional and physical health outcomes. Evidence suggests that more frequent casual sex may correlate with higher risks
of STIs due to sexual impulsivity and inconsistent condom use. Individuals looking to engage in casual sex should speak with a doctor about STI prevention strategies. Those who are aware of the risks and precautions can maximize the chance of a positive experience with casual sex.

How Does Casual Sex Affect Mental Health?
Author: Lea Flego Secord, MA, LMFT
Medical Reviewer: Kristen Fuller, MD
Published: September 28, 2023

Common drawbacks of casual sex include:
* Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
* Unplanned pregnancy.
* The economic cost of safe-sex practices.
* Difficulty separating sex from romantic attachment.
* Increased stress and anxiety.
* Feeling used or low self-worth.
* Unsatisfying relationships or feeling empty.
More items...•Sep 28, 2023

Understanding the “Why” for High Risk Behavior: Adolescent Girls’ Motivations for Sex
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5633494/

Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN,* Linsey Grove, MPH, CPH, CHES, Ming Ji, PhD, and Elizabeth Baker, PhD, MPH, CPH

Identifying why girls participate in safe and risky sexual behaviors is key to developing successful intervention strategies. This study identified motivations for sex in 738 girls enrolled in the Health Improvement Project for Teens (HIPTeens) RCT and analyzed differences in sex motives among at-risk subgroups. Sexually-active girls, ages 15–19 years, were recruited from urban community-based settings….

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health risks continue to pose challenges to overall improvement of adolescent well-being. HIV continues to negatively impact health outcomes in adolescents and young adults with the majority of new HIV cases in young women being linked to heterosexual sex (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015a). African American females continue to be disproportionately represented in new HIV diagnoses more than any other female racial group (CDC, 2016). Just as alarming, the CDC has estimated that almost 1 in 4 adolescents have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI; CDC, 2015b). Similarly, despite gains in reducing unintended pregnancy over the past decade, disparities in STIs and unintended pregnancies persist in minority adolescents 15 to 24 years of age.

Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black adolescent females have the highest teen pregnancy rates compared among other racial and ethnic groups (National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 2011). Worldwide, sexual risk behaviors continue to be impacted by complex demographic and biological factors (e.g., age, pregnancy, race, parental status.

Adolescence is a time of tremendous biological and personal development and, for some teens, poor behavioral decision-making or risk-taking can be compounded by the challenges of depression and drug and alcohol use. A 2012 study by the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality found that girls ages 12 to 17 were almost three times more likely than their male peers to experience a major depressive event in the span of a year ..,[/quote]

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