Survey finds 10 partners before marriage 'normal'

Drudge ^ | 10th December 2001 | Ananova

[Don Myers]

Survey finds 10 partners before marriage 'normal'

The majority of young people think it is normal for a person to have at least 10 sexual partners before marriage.

A survey has also found that three in 10 believe it is acceptable for a girl to lose her virginity before the age of 15.

Research carried out by Brook, the youth sex advisory service, says there is a "cultural change" in young people's attitudes towards sex.

Some 64% of men and 54% of women agreed that it was acceptable for a person to sleep with more than 10 partners before getting married.

But the survey, which questioned people aged 17 to 25, also showed that they wanted more information about sex and contraception.

Men admitted to getting most of their knowledge about contraception from TV and magazines, while women learned the most from magazines and their mothers.

Half of all the young women surveyed said they wished that teachers had supplied them with more information about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Brook chief executive Jan Barlow said: "Young people have an increasing number of sexual partners and they are saying that's OK.

"But at the same time they don't have the information and access to services that they need.

"Young people must seek out advice and information in order to make their choices and to understand how to protect themselves both against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases."

[Jadge]

"What if God is just a creation of man intended to prevent him from worrying about death? "

You still haven't answered my question. What if?

Would your thinking change?

[Don Myers]

"You still haven't answered my question. What if? Would your thinking change?"

My point is that it is not that way. And I don't get into "what-if" scenarios.

[Don Myers]

"Then I want to have as much sex as I can!"

You are free to live whatever lifestyle you wish.

[k2blader]

"What if God is not just a creation of man intended to prevent him from worrying about death?"
Then I am probably screwed! :)

Maybe, maybe not! Depends on what you ultimately choose before the end of the journey.

If I may share with you my beliefs:
The free gift of Salvation is open to everyone, despite the fact that we as humans, including Christians, are without a doubt imperfect.

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst."
1 Timothy 1: 15 (NIV)

May God bless and guide you in your Quest. :)

[k2blader]

Re: your post #817

Agreed. :)

[Abigail Adams]

I think 0 is normal, at least among the people I hang out with. And I was 31 when I got married! I was never pressured by any guy in a sexual way. They knew where I stood and that was that. My husband, also 0. I wouldn't want it any other way!

[let freedom sing]

not normal, AVERAGE

[k2blader]

I think 0 is normal, at least among the people I hang out with.

If 0 = virgin(ity), same here!

P.S. My hopeful future husband is 0 too. And yep, wouldn't want it any other way. :-)

[Marysecretary]

No, I know she was a virgin. She's a devout young Christian and decided to wait until marriage. It CAN happen, you know.

[Marysecretary]

Using Talibornagain is a real insult to Christians who try to live the way Christ expects us to live. If you are a Christian, then stop trying to insult your brothers and sisters in Christ that way.

[Marysecretary]

The second. I was stupid the first time (and 19).

[Marysecretary]

Sorry, I can't remember the question so I can't answer it. M

[Marysecretary]

He told me he was. I have to take his word on that but he seems to have a lot of animosity towards us. M

[College Repub]

New Years bump

[Don Myers]

bttt

[Marysecretary]

thanks!