The study, by the Adolescent Health Research Group at Auckland University, slams sexual health information as clouded in "secrecy, shame and embarrassment". Teenage sex shrouded in 'secrecy, shame and embarrassment'123rf Teenagers are less likely to practice safe sex than their counterparts 15 years ago, research suggests. "Sexual health is still shrouded in secrecy, shame and embarrassment." "Society still finds youth sexual behaviour difficult to talk about, and therefore resources and support are limited." Health professionals, educators and families do not address sexual health issues with youth well.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2016 23:23 UTC