Sexual Education for Teens

What problems and challenges in adolescent health?

Many interesting when discussing about teenagers, including a sizeable number of the population that is 18.3% of the total population (or over 43 million), the uniqueness of the rapid growth and development, both physically, psychologically and socially, in which teenagers entering a period full of changes, Is puberty. Compared with the health of the other age groups, health problems in adolescents is more complex, the problems related to puberty.

Riskesdas 2007 showed that, the rate of anemia in children aged under 14 years 9.8%, while in children aged over 15 years, women 19.7% and men 13%. Based on the Ministry of Health in 2011, the largest percentage of the cumulative AIDS cases are in the age group 20-29 years, which amounted to 47.8%.
Are the causes of the above problems?

This problem occurs due to the knowledge of adolescents, one adolescent reproductive health issues, is still lacking and is not appropriate. Thus, the need for health education, as part of efforts to improve the understanding, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of school-age children and adolescents, in order to be more responsible for themselves and the surrounding environment.

How do I steer teenagers about sexual education?

• Taking the opportunity of time. When a TV program or music video about sexual behavior, use it as a discussion. Remember, every day moments such as when driving a vehicle or shopping together. Sometimes give a talk as friends.   
• Be honest. Explain the importance to tell each other. If you do not know what the answer to the question your child, discuss them together. 
• Talk directly. Tell how you feel about specific issues, such as oral sex and sexual intercourse. Explain the risks that may occur, including emotional pain, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy outside marriage.  
• Note the child's perspective. Do not like scare to prevent sexual activity. Listen carefully. Trying to understand the pressure they felt.
• Move the bow of the facts. Your child need accurate information about sex, but just as important to talk about feelings, attitudes and values​​. Ask questions such ethics and responsibility in the context of personal or religious beliefs. Invite to discuss. Let your child know that may ask or discuss about sex and do not forget to thank if it wants to be consulted.

Be prepared if any of the following questions your child :

How do I know that I am ready to have sex?

Many factors such as stress, loneliness and suspicion to initiate sexual activity during adolescence. However, remind your child that it is okay and wait in time. Sexual activity is for adult individuals. In the meantime, there are plenty of other ways to express affection - for example, a walk, holding hands, listening to music, dancing, touching, and hugging.

What if a male friend or a girl I want sex, but I do not?

Explain that there is no sexual activity by force or fear. Any form of forced sex is a form of rape, whether the perpetrator is a stranger or someone teenager after a date. Emphasize that alcohol and drugs can lead to a situation where it can happen.

What if I feel I am gay?

Many teens who feel they are a gay or bisexual. Help your child to understand these feelings will change with time. Let your child explain what the feeling feels like.(http://www.kalcare.co.id/)