Are there any consequences to having early sex at the age of 16 or 17?

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Having sex early in the teenage years from 16 to 17 years old can have dangerous consequences for now and in the future, especially in cases where you are not equipped with knowledge about safe sex. . Early sexual exposure not only affects oneself, but also causes many burdens for the family and society.

1. What is the risk of having sex at the age of 16-17?

The age of 16, 17 years old is the later stage of puberty, belonging to the adolescent age. At this age, the body is not fully developed and sexual health knowledge may not be well equipped. Therefore, if early sex is not safe in this case, it will cause many unpredictable consequences later.
Depending on the male or female subject, it leads to different risks. Some of the effects of having sex early and improperly are as follows:
1.1. Consequences for women At the age of 16 and 17, the female reproductive organs are not yet complete. The structure of the vulva and vagina is still weak, and the organization of the vaginal surface is thin. Therefore, having sex early and without understanding can cause serious hymen rupture and serious damage to the vagina. These lesions can cause intense bleeding, reducing the ability of the mucosal surface to protect against microbial invasion. This leads to easy inflammation of the urethra, vagina and vulva.
Infections of the genital area due to early and improper sex can spread widely, leading to complications. Especially, when women are subjective or do not understand well about gynecological diseases. In the future, the complications in vaginal and vulvar infections can cause the risk of ectopic pregnancy, persistent infection of the genital area, ... if not controlled and treated promptly. .
Having sex during adolescence can cause a lot of stress, fear and other psychological disorders for girlfriends. Fears about pregnancy, illness, relationships... can greatly affect academic performance, attitudes toward people around, family, society...
In addition to trauma In the genital and psychological way, female friends when having sex without using safe methods will lead to the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
If you are not eligible to have children at a young age, abortion is the inevitable outcome. However, abortion procedures cause adverse health effects and lead to serious consequences for now and in the future. Complications can include abortion such as inflammation, bleeding, uterine perforation, thinning of the endometrium,... Further, these effects can lead to repeated miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy or possibly infertility in adulthood. The physical and emotional pain can leave a haunting effect later in life, even into adulthood.

On the contrary, if you decide to have children and get married at a young age, it also leaves many burdens on both the young parents themselves, the family and the society. The pressure to face when building a family at school age, without a job or a stable income source is too great. This can lead to trauma or mental disorder, depression, and even suicide. In addition, the problems of domestic violence, social order effects and evils may increase, as a consequence of marriage and childbirth at a too young age. Adult children in families with young parents between 16 and 17 years old may not have the opportunity to go to school and have to experience a life of poor conditions. Therefore, whether the relationship at the age of 16 or the relationship at the age of 17 is okay
is inevitable, it will directly affect the people involved, society and future generations.
1.2. Consequences for men Early sex or excessive masturbation at a young age can be one of the causes of male infertility. Premature and frequent ejaculation will significantly reduce the quantity and quality of sperm. In the future, these may be the risk of erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation.
Early sex without protection can lead to sexually transmitted diseases. Some dangerous diseases can be mentioned such as HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, hepatitis B, etc. There are some diseases that can progress chronically and there is currently no radical treatment. In particular, when suffering from infectious diseases, most patients are not detected in time due to fear and fear of sharing. This causes the disease to progress seriously and experience dangerous complications due to not being treated appropriately.
In addition, sexual activity too early can affect the psychology and behavior of male friends when problems occur, trauma to the genitals of themselves or their partners. Similar to female friends, the risk of becoming "young fathers" due to unwanted pregnancy when having sex without contraception is very high. The effects of this problem can have long-term and serious consequences for men's future health in terms of psychology, sexual function and reproductive function.

2. At what age is it appropriate to have sex?

Vietnamese law stipulates that from the age of 16, you can have sex with the consent of both parties. Take the 16-year-old mark because according to criminal science, most people at this age can be fully aware of psychophysiology, so they can be responsible for their behavior.
According to the Children's Law 2016, people under 16 years old are considered children and any act of intercourse within this age group is against the law. However, no one recommends that young people who have just reached the age of 16 should have sex right away, because socially, this age still goes to school, and is still dependent on family and parents in all aspects. Young people should focus on studying, friends, and school rather than sex.
However, experts in the field of reproductive health recommend that it is best not to have sex before the age of 20 for men and before the age of 18 for women. This is also the age allowed to get married under Vietnamese law. At this time, the body is complete and the mind has also developed stably. The physical, psychological, and reproductive preparations are fully equipped to protect themselves and their partners safely against possible risks when starting sex.
The fact that young people today fall in love and have early sex has many other social causes. For example, exposure to social networks too early, the impact of dark websites, movies for 18+... Therefore, in order for them to understand the harm caused by early sex, There is a great need for sex education from school, right from the first days of school.
Knowledge about sex education and reproductive health, especially safety measures during sex or methods of contraception are essential to equip adolescents. In addition to helping to protect yourself, this knowledge can reduce the burden on the family and society from the consequences of early sex.

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