Many Pediatricians Avoiding Talking To Teens About Sex

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According to a new study, only 20 percent of teenagers’ pediatricians asked them about their sexual history during checkups, which may be due in part to physicians’ lack of preparedness for talking about sexual issues with teens. What do you think?


“It’s important that teens get the facts about sex from a graying man who looks uncomfortable.”

Maureen Connells • Paper Bag Separator

“That’s a shame. Teens are notoriously enchanting conversationalists.”

Bob Haskell • Keyboard Cleaner

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“I talk with my doctor about teens' sex all the time.”

Lyle Gebbert • Unemployed