Over the last few
decades pregnancy rates especially among teens have been increasing. As these
numbers continue to rise, so has the want for contraceptives. Users of these
contraceptives need to be informed, and the contraceptives need to be
convenient and also effective.
One of the best
ways to protect against unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases
is to stay informed. Although sex is a touchy subject for many parents, those
who do talk to their children about it are more likely to not end up with a “sperm
infection.” Although parents may not wish to know every small detail of their
teen’s sexual relationship, an informed parent is better than one who knows
nothing. Parents hold an influence over a teen’s accessibility to
contraception. Parents usually hold control over a teen’s income, mobility, and
accessibility to people, places, and things. Parents are more likely to help
provide contraception for their teens if properly informed. After all, one
cannot protect against something unknown. In a study, parents were asked if
they would provide contraception for their teens. The majority of these said
they would help provide various methods of contraception. Therefore, if teens
and parents would break through the “awkward” barrier of the sex talk, more
contraception could be properly used and the spiking teen pregnancy rate may
soon decrease.
Once the ground
for contraceptive use is established, it is up to the people to decide which to
use. Contraceptives actually used, compared to those more recommended by
specialists, differ. Specialists tend to recommend Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
for the most effective protection. However, people choose other, easier options
for multiple reasons. For one, IUDs are a long-lasting contraceptive. This is
not popular among parents, as a long-term contraceptive brings to mind a
long-term sexual relationship; and many parents do not want to think of their
children in such a situation. Second, IUDs are much more expensive than a
single-use contraceptive, such as a condom. Users also need to pay for
insurance, which adds to the cost of the device. This drives those of a
lower-income because, although they are the ones who are most frivolous in
sexual experimentation, they cannot afford the protection with the lowest
failure rate. Lastly, IUDs carry with them the reputation for infection
something no one wants.
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