1. Conception
Looking at where babies come
from and
Teenage pregnancy

2. Conception
Sexual Intercourse!!!
Couples must be sexually excited for this to take place
So that the erect penis can slide into the vagina

3. The man moves his penis backwards and forwards and
Eventually…
BANG
He reaches climax and millions of sperm are ejaculated
into the top of the vagina
But what happens
next???

4. Sperm swims up through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes. If an
egg is in the tube (this depends on the woman's monthly cycle) then
one sperm may join with it. This fertilises the egg.

5. More Sex Education from schools
and soaps!
Schools and TV programmes should be doing more to tell children and teens about
sex and their health, say doctors.
Doctors from the British Medical Association say children as young as five need more
information from their teachers.
Soaps
Sarah-Lou finds she's pregnant in Coronation Street
They are worried that young people aren't doing enough to protect their health and to avoid
pregnancy.
And they reckon TV shows, like soaps which are aimed at teenagers, should show more of the
risks to health that some kinds of sexual relationships can have.
TV ads
They also want more ads on TV to warn young people to be safe.
In the 1980s, there was a huge campaign which warned people about the dangers of HIV and
Aids.
But the doctors say we need new ads because most young people don't remember them now.

6. [1] It is against the law for a man to have sex
with a 15-year-old girl, even if she agrees
to it.
[2] If your parents don't want you to have sex
education, they have a legal right to
remove you from the lessons.
[3] 16-year-olds can get married if both of
their parents agree.
[4] 17-year-olds can get married even if their
parents don't agree.
[5] Boys and girls must be 16 years old to buy
condoms legally.
[6] A doctor can give the contraceptive pill to
girls under 16 but the doctor must tell her
parents about it.
[1] True - you can be sent to
prison for up to two years.
[2] True - a law was passed in
1993 to allow this.
[3] True
[4] False - you have to be 18, or
ask a court for permission.
[5] False - there is no age limit.
[6] False - the doctor will not tell
your parents as long as he
believes you are mature
enough to know the
implications of your actions.

7. Young people are often pressured into having sex before they feel
ready.
1. List five influences young people have on them.
2. Pick the most important one and write an explanation of how it
changed your attitude.
When young people have sex there are legal and health considerations.
Recap some problems that could be caused by not getting advice and
information.
3. Why should you be careful about what you believe, when you hear
your friends talking about sex?

8. Teenage pregnancy
The government gives three reasons for the high Pregnancy
rates amongst teenagers, these are:
• Low expectations. Many young people do not see any
prospects for them in later life and therefore no reason for
them not to get pregnant.
• Ignorance. Young people do not have enough knowledge
about contraception and STI’s
• Mixed Messages. Teenagers are told underage sex is
wrong but the media portrays it as normal. What should they
do?
What do you think the main reason for teenage pregnancy is?

9. Facts (True or False)
1. Over 1000 girls per year get pregnant under fourteen
FALSE – its actually over 2000
2. Almost 8000 girls under sixteen get pregnant. Over half of these
result in abortion.
TRUE
3. 80% of teenage mothers are unmarried
FALSE - its actually 90%
4. Girls who are the result of a teenage pregnancy are more likely to
end up as teen mothers themselves.
TRUE
5. The death rate for babies with teenage mothers is 60% higher than
for babies with older mothers
TRUE
6. A teenage mother is twice as likely to smoke during her pregnancy
than a woman over 25.
TRUE

10. Facts (True or False)
1. Over 1000 girls per year get pregnant under fourteen
FALSE – its actually over 2000
2. Almost 8000 girls under sixteen get pregnant. Over half of these
result in abortion.
TRUE
3. 80% of teenage mothers are unmarried
FALSE - its actually 90%
4. Girls who are the result of a teenage pregnancy are more likely to
end up as teen mothers themselves.
TRUE
5. The death rate for babies with teenage mothers is 60% higher than
for babies with older mothers
TRUE
6. A teenage mother is twice as likely to smoke during her pregnancy
than a woman over 25.
TRUE