Should teenagers have access to birth control and sexual health services?

Question

Thayes1287 · Answer

Yes, teenagers should have access to birth control and sexual health services. Providing these resources can help them make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships. Access to birth control can reduce the rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also empowers teens to take control of their reproductive health.

Moreover, sexual health services offer vital education and support, helping teens understand their options and the importance of safe practices. Open access can foster a healthier dialogue around sexual health, reducing stigma and promoting responsible behaviors. Overall, access to these services is crucial for the well-being and health of teenagers.

XxLoverzxX · Answer

@thayes1287 wrote:

Yes, teenagers should have access to birth control and sexual health services. Providing these resources can help them make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships. Access to birth control can reduce the rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also empowers teens to take control of their reproductive health. Moreover, sexual health services offer vital education and support, helping teens understand their options and the importance of safe practices. Open access can foster a healthier dialogue around sexual health, reducing stigma and promoting responsible behaviors. Overall, access to these services is crucial for the well-being and health of teenagers.

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curriful · Answer

I say they should have access to them. There will be times when teenagers have the s word and they end up pregnant. They shouldn't be forced to have the baby because of their age. Also, using birth control is best for women but doesn't always work due to genes. It's best to get something like a vasectomy or getting your tubes tied so you don't get pregnant. But again, that probably won't be available for a minor. Using birth control and having sexual health services should be the best thing for a teenager.

SaltySuga · Answer

Yes of course

sllo · Answer

No

Nitrox · Answer

no

Nitrox · Answer

@xxloverzxx wrote:

@thayes1287 wrote:

Yes, teenagers should have access to birth control and sexual health services. Providing these resources can help them make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships. Access to birth control can reduce the rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also empowers teens to take control of their reproductive health. Moreover, sexual health services offer vital education and support, helping teens understand their options and the importance of safe practices. Open access can foster a healthier dialogue around sexual health, reducing stigma and promoting responsible behaviors. Overall, access to these services is crucial for the well-being and health of teenagers.

Can't use Google.

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NaiNoah · Answer

Yes duhhh

Extrinix · Answer

Birth control itself, in the form of preventing possible pregnancies, is on the same level that condoms would be on, so yes I would agree to that degree. Now, depending on what "sexual health services" you're meaning, I could agree and/or disagree. My ideal is that a person who makes a decision to have sexual intercourse without having any sort of protection like birth control pills or condoms, shouldn't be allowed services in particular to ending a possible life form (eggs, considered as possible life forms). I get the point where someone could have been a victim, then and only then would I understand the need or usage of something like an abortion. @xxloverzxx if you could list what you mean by "sexual health services" I can go into more specific detail to what you're regarding.

HeroOfLight · Answer

yes they should because of Education and safety matter.

XxLoverzxX · Answer

@extrinix wrote:

Birth control itself, in the form of preventing possible pregnancies, is on the same level that condoms would be on, so yes I would agree to that degree. Now, depending on what "sexual health services" you're meaning, I could agree and/or disagree. My ideal is that a person who makes a decision to have sexual intercourse without having any sort of protection like birth control pills or condoms, shouldn't be allowed services in particular to ending a possible life form (eggs, considered as possible life forms). I get the point where someone could have been a victim, then and only then would I understand the need or usage of something like an abortion. @xxloverzxx if you could list what you mean by "sexual health services" I can go into more specific detail to what you're regarding.

Example of services: - Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. - HIV PrEP (medication to prevent HIV) provided the same day as your visit. - Reproductive health counseling. - Preconception health and pregnancy testing. - Long lasting birth control provided the same day as your visit. - Emergency contraception. - Smoking cessation.

Extrinix · Answer

- Testing and treatment, yes
- HIV Prep, yes
- Repro health counseling, yes
- Preco health and preg testing, yes
- LLBCs, yes and no, depends on the situation
- EM Contraception, yes
- Smoking cessation, yes

5StarFab · Answer

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

5StarFab · Answer

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

should'

Twaylor · Answer

oh yes~ ecspecially w/ me ;3

Twaylor · Answer

joking but yes i think so

5StarFab · Answer

@twaylor wrote:

oh yes~ ecspecially w/ me ;3

LOL

Glorious · Answer

@thayes1287 wrote:

Yes, teenagers should have access to birth control and sexual health services. Providing these resources can help them make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships. Access to birth control can reduce the rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also empowers teens to take control of their reproductive health. Moreover, sexual health services offer vital education and support, helping teens understand their options and the importance of safe practices. Open access can foster a healthier dialogue around sexual health, reducing stigma and promoting responsible behaviors. Overall, access to these services is crucial for the well-being and health of teenagers.

@extrinix wrote:

- Testing and treatment, yes - HIV Prep, yes - Repro health counseling, yes - Preco health and preg testing, yes - LLBCs, yes and no, depends on the situation - EM Contraception, yes - Smoking cessation, yes

Good answer Ext!

zoella · Answer

yes

Djw2008 · Answer

I think so...teens are gonna do what they're gonna do... might as well be safe abt it

Sailor · Answer

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

Well, as much as I agree with you, sometimes teenage girls are forced into.. unfortunate circumstances (to keep it PG and site friendly, I'm wording it this way). In some cases (or most cases, to be accurate), teenage girls cannot support a child. In some also unfortunate cases, teenage girls that are as young as 13-14 are forced (once again, due to things that I will not directly name) and may or may not PHYSICALLY be able to give birth to a baby (which is actually both a health concern and can be both damaging and traumatizing to the teenager). In short I understand your point when you talk about teenagers doing things they shouldn't at their age (which I do agree with as long as those things were consensual from both parties), but there are also certain circumstances to keep in mind.

abound · Answer

Wait can you overdose on birth control ?

Sailor · Answer

@abound wrote:

Wait can you overdose on birth control ?

Considering that some forms of birth control are taken by mouth (pills), it is possible.

Sailor · Answer

I obviously do not recommend it, but it is in fact possible

abound · Answer

@sailor wrote:

@abound wrote:

Wait can you overdose on birth control ?

Considering that some forms of birth control are taken by mouth (pills), it is possible.

Dang , its a hard question to answer

sllo · Answer

@sailor wrote:

I obviously do not recommend it, but it is in fact possible

ok, if i'm a man can I overdose

abound · Answer

@sllo wrote:

@sailor wrote:

I obviously do not recommend it, but it is in fact possible

ok, if i'm a man can I overdose

Possibly

xXAikoXx · Answer

yuh

sllo · Answer

So, does birth control make you fat

Haleena · Answer

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

Haleena · Answer

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

it also depends on the type of birth control

sllo · Answer

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

Haleena · Answer

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

i'm not a doctor i wouldd ask a doctor abt that one, do you take pill or what?

sllo · Answer

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

i'm not a doctor i wouldd ask a doctor abt that one, do you take pill or what?

No i'm a man

Haleena · Answer

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

i'm not a doctor i wouldd ask a doctor abt that one, do you take pill or what?

No i'm a man

um then dont take birth control

Haleena · Answer

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

i'm not a doctor i wouldd ask a doctor abt that one, do you take pill or what?

No i'm a man

um then dont take birth control

USE PROTECTION OR SUM NOT BIRTH CONTROL

sllo · Answer

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

@haleena wrote:

@sllo wrote:

So, does birth control make you fat

not necisarilly unless you have like hypothyroidism witch is a condition that can make it harder to lose weight meaning it's esy for someone to gain weight then to lose weight so it can add more fat to hyperthyroidism great question tho

OK what if I mixed water and birth control together, will it make me fat. Then I add a bit of sugar

i'm not a doctor i wouldd ask a doctor abt that one, do you take pill or what?

No i'm a man

um then dont take birth control

USE PROTECTION OR SUM NOT BIRTH CONTROL

Okay But birth control looks better, does it taste good

Sailor · Answer

Alright guys lets reel it in, if it's not a genuine answer to the post take it to the All Subjects chat at the bottom right hand side of the screen please. Thank you!

Haleena · Answer

im answering the question he's not

Sailor · Answer

@haleena wrote:

im answering the question he's not

The best thing to do would be to report it (in future cases) and not engage with them ^^ (I apologize if I sound rude, I am not trying to come off that way.).

Haleena · Answer

nooooo you do not sound rude at all and will do

sllo · Answer

@haleena wrote:

im answering the question he's not

I did answer the question, And I questioned back...

5StarFab · Answer

@sailor wrote:

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

Well, as much as I agree with you, sometimes teenage girls are forced into.. unfortunate circumstances (to keep it PG and site friendly, I'm wording it this way). In some cases (or most cases, to be accurate), teenage girls cannot support a child. In some also unfortunate cases, teenage girls that are as young as 13-14 are forced (once again, due to things that I will not directly name) and may or may not PHYSICALLY be able to give birth to a baby (which is actually both a health concern and can be both damaging and traumatizing to the teenager). In short I understand your point when you talk about teenagers doing things they shouldn't at their age (which I do agree with as long as those things were consensual from both parties), but there are also certain circumstances to keep in mind.

I'm speaking in general because if there under the age of consent they shouldn't be doing it to begin with if you ask me. And on the other side, teenagers should learn about this stuff in health class at school. Besides school teenagers shouldn't be doing this because no offense but half this generation doesn't think twice before making some rational decision that can impact their life. (If you were offended by the last part my apologies.)

Toriiiiii · Answer

Yes

Sailor · Answer

@5starfab wrote:

@sailor wrote:

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

Well, as much as I agree with you, sometimes teenage girls are forced into.. unfortunate circumstances (to keep it PG and site friendly, I'm wording it this way). In some cases (or most cases, to be accurate), teenage girls cannot support a child. In some also unfortunate cases, teenage girls that are as young as 13-14 are forced (once again, due to things that I will not directly name) and may or may not PHYSICALLY be able to give birth to a baby (which is actually both a health concern and can be both damaging and traumatizing to the teenager). In short I understand your point when you talk about teenagers doing things they shouldn't at their age (which I do agree with as long as those things were consensual from both parties), but there are also certain circumstances to keep in mind.

I'm speaking in general because if there under the age of consent they shouldn't be doing it to begin with if you ask me. And on the other side, teenagers should learn about this stuff in health class at school. Besides school teenagers shouldn't be doing this because no offense but half this generation doesn't think twice before making some rational decision that can impact their life. (If you were offended by the last part my apologies.)

None taken, I'm a college student. I will say that teenage girls can't predict when pr where they would get assaulted and it's not something that they think about doing when they go to places. I do understand what you're saying

928YumAzJr · Answer

yes ofc like.....

fwval · Answer

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

Nitrox · Answer

@sailor wrote:

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

Well, as much as I agree with you, sometimes teenage girls are forced into.. unfortunate circumstances (to keep it PG and site friendly, I'm wording it this way). In some cases (or most cases, to be accurate), teenage girls cannot support a child. In some also unfortunate cases, teenage girls that are as young as 13-14 are forced (once again, due to things that I will not directly name) and may or may not PHYSICALLY be able to give birth to a baby (which is actually both a health concern and can be both damaging and traumatizing to the teenager). In short I understand your point when you talk about teenagers doing things they shouldn't at their age (which I do agree with as long as those things were consensual from both parties), but there are also certain circumstances to keep in mind.

that’s should be the only exception to birth control tbh

Nitrox · Answer

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

happyday09 · Answer

yes they should

CecePitbull · Answer

I do recommend those services available especially if a teen gets forced into something Or trafficked etc.  Just because kids are "ruthless" or "brainless" or something, don't exclude the possibilities of force ect.😡🫶

addydabaddie123 · Answer

@sailor wrote:

@5starfab wrote:

Teenagers shouldn't only have access to this stuff for school purposes otherwise no because there underage and it is highly illegal in many states. I'm aware some states are different but why would teenagers need birth control if there not going around and doing stuff they shouldn't be?

Well, as much as I agree with you, sometimes teenage girls are forced into.. unfortunate circumstances (to keep it PG and site friendly, I'm wording it this way). In some cases (or most cases, to be accurate), teenage girls cannot support a child. In some also unfortunate cases, teenage girls that are as young as 13-14 are forced (once again, due to things that I will not directly name) and may or may not PHYSICALLY be able to give birth to a baby (which is actually both a health concern and can be both damaging and traumatizing to the teenager). In short I understand your point when you talk about teenagers doing things they shouldn't at their age (which I do agree with as long as those things were consensual from both parties), but there are also certain circumstances to keep in mind.

this is very true and I agree. teenagers are gonna do things whether adults want them too or not. the more we get told no the more we will. personally I believe that abortions should have stipulations such as if it is you coming in every other week wanting and abprtion cuz you slipped up then you should not be aloud to. if you were exposed to sexual assault or incest or something traumatic or you physically will die from having oine than I suggest you should be able to because its not fair to take that right away from people who deserve it even teens.

Nitrox · Answer

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

uh huhhh

Nitrox · Answer

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

uh huhhh

nuh uhh

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

uh huhhh

nuh uhh

I'm telling

Extrinix · Answer

I don’t think some of y’all are getting right at the point the OP is trying to suggest. They’re talking about possible pregnancy preventions and possible tests that are sexual health services. The point wasn’t to discern something being legal or illegal. If you consider denying pregnancy prevention items to a younger and underaged individual, you are equivalently saying in the off case the person inherits a physically forced sexual interaction of some sort, it is their problem to handle as a person, even though they aren’t going to be allowed specific services for such manners. I’ll quote my responses below here.

@extrinix wrote:

Birth control itself, in the form of preventing possible pregnancies, is on the same level that condoms would be on, so yes I would agree to that degree. Now, depending on what "sexual health services" you're meaning, I could agree and/or disagree. My ideal is that a person who makes a decision to have sexual intercourse without having any sort of protection like birth control pills or condoms, shouldn't be allowed services in particular to ending a possible life form (eggs, considered as possible life forms). I get the point where someone could have been a victim, then and only then would I understand the need or usage of something like an abortion. @xxloverzxx if you could list what you mean by "sexual health services" I can go into more specific detail to what you're regarding.

@extrinix wrote:

- Testing and treatment, yes - HIV Prep, yes - Repro health counseling, yes - Preco health and preg testing, yes - LLBCs, yes and no, depends on the situation - EM Contraception, yes - Smoking cessation, yes

Extrinix · Answer

Original list of “sexual health services” the OP referenced:

Example of services:
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- HIV PrEP (medication to prevent HIV) provided the same day as your visit.
- Reproductive health counseling.
- Preconception health and pregnancy testing.
- Long lasting birth control provided the same day as your visit.
- Emergency contraception.
- Smoking cessation.

Twaylor · Answer

can we close this post please?

happyday09 · Answer

@twaylor wrote:

can we close this post please?

I think this is an important topic

Twaylor · Answer

ik but like its getting kinda annoying

happyday09 · Answer

@twaylor wrote:

ik but like its getting kinda annoying

then don't open it

happyday09 · Answer

u can ignore it

Twaylor · Answer

i still get notifications-

happyday09 · Answer

u can ignore it

Nitrox · Answer

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

uh huhhh

nuh uhh

I'm telling

aw man

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@fwval wrote:

yes they should because there grown up and ready for reality so they gotta get used to that stuff

liar liar pants on fire

lollll, the famous words of a 6 year old

nuh uh

uh huhhh

nuh uhh

I'm telling

aw man

lollllll

Nitrox · Answer

@twaylor wrote:

i still get notifications-

ding here’s a free notification for complaining

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@twaylor wrote:

i still get notifications-

ding here’s a free notification for complaining

loll top tier pettyness I love it

Nitrox · Answer

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@twaylor wrote:

i still get notifications-

ding here’s a free notification for complaining

loll top tier pettyness I love it

woot woot

happyday09 · Answer

@nitrox wrote:

@happyday09 wrote:

@nitrox wrote:

@twaylor wrote:

i still get notifications-

ding here’s a free notification for complaining

loll top tier pettyness I love it

woot woot

hell yeaaaa

5StarFab · Answer

@twaylor wrote:

i still get notifications-

Even if the post gets closed, you still get the notifications from it 🤦