3 out of 4 young people wait to have sex until after 16 There is still no cure for AIDS 1 in 9 people have had a sexually transmitted infection There are 25 sexually transmitted infections Services provided by GUM are free and confidential – even for under 16 year olds Men who smoke are at greater risk of being impotent. Binge drinkers and those who use some illegal drugs are also more likely to suffer from low sex drive and poor sexual performance You CAN get pregnant the first time you have sex You CAN get pregnant if you have sex standing up You CAN get pregnant if you have sex during your period During ejaculation sperm travels at just under 30 miles an hour! The age group at greatest risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection is 16 to 25 Most young people don’t have sex until after they’re 16. 67% of young men and 84% of young women who had sex aged 13 or 14 wished they had waited until later. 46% young people mistakenly believe that most other young people have sex before they are 16. Condoms & Femidoms if used correctly are the only form of contraception that will protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS & unintended pregnancies. You can get free confidential advice about sexual health whatever your age – even if you’re under 16.