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A New Kind of Spin the Bottle
Times have changed: children as young as twelve are having oral sex. It's not just the "fast kids,"
either; it's the clean-cut ones, too. According to a survey by Seventeen, 55% of teenagers
have tried oral sex. Find out about this new teenage trend.
What's Going On?
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It's an oral sex epidemic: in schools across the country, children as young as twelve are engaging in oral sex. |
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Oral sex happens at parties, school, buses and elsewhere—it's the new Spin the Bottle. |
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At some oral sex parties, boys line up in "trains," with each boy being serviced by a girl. |
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Why Is It Happening? |
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Many teenagers don't regard oral sex as "sex." They think it's safer than intercourse, or a way to preserve their virginity. |
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Boys' social status is raised if they have oral sex performed on them. It's considered "uncool" if they haven't experienced it. |
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Kids think there's nothing wrong with casual oral sex, even outside of a relationship. |
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What Can Parents Do? |
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It's no longer enough to have the "birds and the bees" discussion. Talk about oral sex with your child early and often. |
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Tell your child that having oral sex is not okay. Don't just dictate your rule; give reasons behind it, too. Explain the risks to character, morals and health. |
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Most importantly, your child has to feel special. If your child feels special at home, they will set a higher standard outside of the home. Peer pressure won't affect your child as much because they will value themselves. |
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Try these suggestions for bringing up the topic with your children.
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