Five sex facts that will shock you
HIV/AIDS and youth
More information about sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs and STDs) for youth
According to the CDC
- Young people make up a high percentage of STIs
- Youth are at high risk including young women who are biologically more susceptible to STIs
- The consequences of STIs for young women can be life changing
- Not all your friends are having sex—youth only make up 27% of the sexually active population
- If you get an STD you are more likely to get HIV than someone who is STD-free
Date created: 2017
