The risks of unprotected sex Most teenagers don't think twice before engaging in unprotected sex, because doing so could be very dangerous for their health and cause major changes in their lives and that of their partners. their families. By not thinking before giving in to pressure to indulge in unprotected sex, they fail to realize the potential problems that unprotected sex will cause. Some teens don't want to have sex, but having sex will keep them in good standing with their significant other. “Teens sometimes believe that unprotected sex improves their experience of intimacy with their boyfriends or girlfriends, while also mistakenly believing that this is the best way to demonstrate their true love. When the mood strikes, the last thing on their minds is safe sex. There are risks when engaging in unprotected sex. Some of these risks include unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases." {The State of Queensland-Queensland Health, 2009.}Unwanted pregnancies in teenagers can cause big problems in their short-term plans, not only for them, but also for...