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. A healthy background of Islamic ideals can counteract the pressures people face about sex. 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.