Human Growth and Development / Unit 9 HGD 1232 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Early First Intercourse
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The idea
Early first intercourse is linked to negative sexual-health outcomes and predicted by early puberty, adverse childhood experiences, drug use, family conflict and low parental support.
In practice
Religiosity delaying first intercourse, especially for males.
Where people slip
Protective factors include higher family income, religious affiliation, sex education, parental monitoring and reproductive knowledge.
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