Half shun safe sex with new partner
Friday, September 26th, 2008 | Lifestyle
Alarming research has revealed that 56pc of the population did not use contraception during sex for the first time with a new partner.
Women were found to be more likely than men to bring up the topic of contraception options with a partner.
A total of 45pc of women brought up the topic compared with only 22pc of men.
More than a third of people having sex for the first time made this decision without any planning or consideration for the right time.
“Your life, your body, your choice” is the theme of today’s World Contraception Day which aims to encourage young people and couples to make an informed choice about parenthood at a time that is right for them.
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Specifically targeting 18-25-year-olds, the second consecutive World Contraception Day (WCD) is the only worldwide campaign aiming to raise awareness of contraception among men and women and to improve the level of education regarding reproductive and sexual health.
Radio presenter Kelly Osbourne is the global celebrity ambassador for the 2008 campaign.
Dr Shirley McQuade, medical director, Dublin Well Woman Centre said: “We are regularly seeing cases of young men and women who have been misinformed or uneducated on the contraception options available.”
Dr McQuade said that it was vital that young people be given the education to make informed decisions.
The official website of World Contraception Day is www.your-life.com.