Many external factors influence a teen's ability to stick to sexual limits.
Family members, organized religion, school and peers are integral parts of a teen's everyday life. These organizations and people may give similar or conflicting messages about sexual limits. The media, including movies, videos, television, radio, music and magazines, are also ever-present influences on teens. Teens must understand that the purpose of media is to entertain and to make money, not to improve the health of teens. The Web is a new influence on sexual limits.