Why sex is not so cool

Swaga Mama
There is a thorny issue that every teen has to deal with: When is it the right time to have sex? All the adults including parents, teachers, church leaders and even Swag Mama say that it is certainly not now! But it looks like everyone else is doing it so why not?
The decision is really yours and not even the strictest parents in the world can stop you once you decide that you are going to do it.

So why should you not do it, after all you have your rights which no one can take from you? And you know all about rights going with responsibility so you are good, isn’t it?

But what is responsibility?

My message to you today is that responsibility does not mean using condoms or family planning tablets or any other contraceptives.

Responsibility means that you are prepared to deal with the consequences of your action without being a burden on anyone else.

So if you decide to have sex, make sure you have plan A, B, C and D.

Plan A is for what you are going to do if pregnancy results from your action.

It is a fact that there is no family planning method that is 100 percent effective so no matter how careful you are, Baby might still come on board.

You need money to feed, clothe and educate that child. But meanwhile your own education will have been interrupted so you can kiss that dream job goodbye.

Plan B concerns the medical cover that you are going to need to make sure that you get treated for any STIs that you may contract as you exercise your right to have sex.

Think gonorrhoea, syphilis, cervical cancer, penal cancer and HIV.

Plan C is for time management. How exactly are you going to juggle your timetable between books and sex?

Chances are you will need to lie to your parents and teachers which will mean bunking lessons and study periods.

It may feel like you are very clever right now, but when exams roll in you will regret all that time you spent on getting sex instead of education.

Plan D is for the way in which you are going to make sure that you keep your self-esteem once it is known that you sleep around. After all, it is your right to protect your reputation.

So I hope you are not going to fall into the trap of stupid teens that end up with responsibilities but no plans. From where I stand, abstinence still looks like the best option.