Am I Ready? Making Healthy Sexual Decisions (cc)

In this edgy, true-to-life program, real teenagers and health experts talk frankly about the importance of healthy decision-making when it comes to sexual activity. The program unpacks the many factors that go into a young person’s decision to become sexually active or not, beginning with a discussion of sexual pressure from the media, peers and partners. Viewers are reminded that more than half of all students do not have sex before graduating from high school. Teens and health experts discuss the epidemic of sexually transmitted infections among youth and the life-changing effects of an unplanned pregnancy. Viewers learn they can reduce their risk for both by correctly using condoms and other forms of contraception. Presents abstinence as a healthy choice for teens and emphasizes the benefits of delaying sexual activity.

Preview a three minute clip: http://www.hrmvideo.com/catalog/am-i-ready-making-healthy-sexual-decisions
Grades 7-College   24 minutes   2012   DVD-2008

This title was donated to the collection by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program.