They are having babies, having unprotected sex and picking up sexually transmitted diseases, all of which have consequences that they may wrestle with for the rest of their lives. Sexually active teenagers don't always have accurate information about sex. For example, they may think that their ability to get pregnant or to get a disease may be related to the number of times they have intercourse. Not so . It only takes once.
Many teenagers are inconsistent in their behavior.
They might use a condom one time and not the next. Not having sex is the only way to guarantee those things won't happen. Using latex condoms can help prevent pregnancy and disease, but it is no guarantee. Using birth control can help prevent pregnancy as well. Slow down and take your time.