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Adolescent sexuality and sexual behavior.

Jennifer Feldmann1, Amy B Middleman

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent and Sport Medicine Section, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. feldmann@bcm.tmc.edu

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|October 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent sexual behavior is shifting, with concerning increases in some non-coital activities. Healthcare providers must offer education and advocacy for this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Sexual Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adolescence involves critical sexual development and behaviors.
  • Sexual activities, coital and non-coital, pose risks like STDs and pregnancy.
  • Evolving trends in adolescent sexual behavior necessitate updated healthcare approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current trends in adolescent sexual development and behavior.
  • To inform healthcare professionals about changing patterns in teen sexual activity.
  • To highlight the need for tailored medical care and education for adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on adolescent sexual behavior.
  • Analysis of trends in coital and non-coital sexual activities.
  • Examination of contraceptive use and risk behaviors among diverse adolescent groups.

Main Results:

  • Increasing prevalence of certain non-coital sexual activities noted.
  • Overall decrease in adolescent sexual activity and increase in contraceptive use observed.
  • Disparities in trends exist among racial groups and sexual minorities, with higher risk behaviors reported in some populations.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals play vital roles as providers, educators, and advocates.
  • Confidential, age-appropriate care and factual reproductive health information are crucial.
  • Lobbying for enhanced education and services is essential for at-risk adolescent populations.

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