Teens' Failure To Use Condoms Linked To Partner Disapproval, Fear Of Less Sexual Pleasure

Friday, September 12, 2008 - 09:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Approximately one in four teens in the United States will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts believe a major contributing factor is the failure of many teens to use condoms consistently and routinely. Now a new study provides some insight into some of the factors that influence condom use among teenagers.

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