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Dylan Han(6) 2-5 Topic Chosen 1: Digestion Topic Chosen 2: Issues on Sex Links and Credits linkone linktwo Layout: hearteditorials Codes: -ambulance Icon: biconcave |
Friday, June 27, 2008
E-Learning Day 2: 27 June 2008
First post related to the second topic selected for the biology journal project, Issues On Sex. Once again, I shall begin with a question created. What are general hazards that accompany lack of consideration to the consequences of unprotected sex? First, I decided to utilise the search engine http://google.com.sg/ to find the consequences of unprotected sexual intercourse. Based on a question posted on http://au.answers.yahoo.com/ on what three consequences of having unprotected sex were, many replies were posted in reply. Some of the most common consequences listed were unwanted pregnancies, STDs and emotional conflicts. Some other consequences listed included AIDS, but since AIDS is categorised as an STD, I will touch on it when approaching the general topic. Firstly, I decided to research on how pregnancies would be considered "unwanted". I once again used http://google.com.sg/ to search for articles pertaining to the definition of an "unwanted pregnancy". According to an article found, an unwanted pregnancy is different from a mistimed pregnancy in the sense that pregnancies are actually "counted as 'unwanted' when the mothers who underwent birth (or suffered a miscarriage) made it clear that they did not want the child at the time of conception, 'or ever in the future.' "However due to a lack of further resources on the topic, I had to use my knowledge on the subject to give a clearer picture. Based on past lessons regarding "Issues on Sex" conducted by the schools I had attended, unwanted pregnancies are usually unplanned and may be the result of various reasons such as unsatutory rape etc. Therefore, it can be said that this is linked to the sensitive issue of emotional conflict, as in the case of such extreme corruption of morality as rape, victims are normally traumatised by the violence and cruelty. Furthermore, most unwanted pregnancies are considered "unwanted" as the mothers are usually young (in the teenage years) and do not have the financial nor emotional means to support the baby. Thus, such a consequence is definitely not a viable consequence of unprotected sex. Finally, the last consequence of unprotected sex is the risk of transmission of STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). According to http://answers.com/, the definition of a sexually transmitted disease is a disease that has a high probability of being spread through sexual contact etc. Highly dangerous, they have many consequences on a sufferer. There are numerous forms of sexually transmitted diseases, and some examples include Herpes simplex, Pubic lice or Syphilis. Many STDs have greatly undesirable consequences, and some include brain damage, heart ailments or even death in unfortunate cases. One very commonly known disease contracted through unsafe sex is AIDs (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The disease has devastating effects on the sufferer as there is no available cure or vaccine for the disease. Furthermore, the disease weakens the immune system of the body considerably, causing the person to become greatly susceptible to viruses or even cancer. Therefore, prevention is vital in countering the contraction of STDs. Prevention involves lifestyle changes and certain practices. For example, non-monogamous people are often susceptible to STDs as they run the risk of acquiring diseases from their partners if not regulated. One method of prevention is the usage of condoms properly. Another is to have regularly health check-ups to check for possible existence of sexual diseases one may possess and prevent the spread of the related disease. Also, there is one alternative which is celibacy or the abstinence of sex before marriage. Such measures can lower the risk of sexual infection. In conclusion, there are many consequences of unsafe sex. Therefore, one must take the necessary steps to avoid the above mentioned consequences. Sources: http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080223162938AAPwn5f http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-5-13/55246.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexually_transmitted_disease http://www.answers.com/AIDS http://www.answers.com/sexually%20transmitted%20diseases http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_sex |