Where do young people find out about sex, contraceptives and sexually transmitted diseases? A new survey says: from the internet and social media sites.
When asked if they agreed with the statement: “If a woman carries condoms while not in a relationship, it gives the message that she is looking for sex or is easy.” 24 per cent said Yes.
Rape ‘jokes’ and equating violence with passion – just two of the ways in which Ireland shows some alarming societal attitudes towards women and sex, writes Lisa McInerney.
Irish attitudes to sex have come a long way since the dark old days – but we’re still not quite there, writes Beth Wallace, the organiser of Ireland’s first sex festival.
It’s quiztime at TheJournal.ie as we ask you to guess which couples have said what about their bedtime habits. Don’t worry, we’ve kept it (relatively) clean.
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35 per cent of Irish teens have taken drugs; 1 in 5 sixteen year olds have had sex; and 89 per cent of teens say their parents know they drink, according to two new Unicef reports that are published this week.
“The majority of people in this country consume alcohol in a moderate, responsible manner that is entirely compatible with a healthy lifestyle and in line with European norms,” said Kathryn D’Arcy, director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland.
Some people can no longer afford to drink alcohol, others could be looking after their health, while many have suggested that the reduction in consumption could be related to emigration rates.
So today we want to know what do you think. Have you reduced your alcohol consumption in the past year?
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