Basically, a lot of people become curious about sex because of a combination of their peers telling them that they are weird if they don't and their parents telling them they will go to hell if they do. I mean, I don't plan to act out on what I'm feeling, but I have to at least talk about it-but not to my parents, I guess. Nearly all the people interviewed for this article cited Islamic belief as being essential in removing much of the anxiety which plagues American youth. Unlike some other religions, it's treated as a normal, natural activity that, given a proper context, can bring pleasure and happiness. It isn't necessarily considered 'dirty'-just something worth waiting for.
Most youth agree that education is important.
The lure becomes stronger the less your parents discuss it. One parent added that discussing the benefits of sex, like better physical and emotional health, rather than instilling an unnatural fear, is very important. After all, nobody would bungee jump if it weren't dangerous. Imagine kids who are never given the opportunity to even talk with members of the opposite sex being put in a classroom with attractive people who may show an interest in them. They just can't handle it.