There's a common misperception that teens tend to engage in alternative sexual activities while trying to maintain their virginity.
A Guttmacher Institute study debunks the myth, finding sexually active teens are almost 20 times more likely to engage in oral or anal sex than their virgin peers.
Linda Klepacki, sexual health analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said parents can help their children steer clear of this alarming trend.
“The most important (thing) to convey is God’s awesome design for sexuality and His abundant blessings when we honor His boundaries to keep sexual expression within marriage," she said. “Talk with your child who’s sitting next to you in the car. That way you’re not looking at each other, and it’s much easier to begin those discussions.”
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