This past few weeks has been quite busy, with National condom week (http://www.contraceptioneducation.co.uk/nitem.asp?news_id=403) and the debates in the House of Parliament on late abortion. Of course for last weeks blog Barbara found an excellent link to her MP Tom Levitt's blog and his reasons for voting to keep the 24 week limit for late abortion.
Overall the media has had a field day on late abortion with a range of emotive reporting, but very little has featured in newspapers and TV about National condom week. I wonder why this is the case. Clearly, the important messages about protecting ones sexual health by using a condom is simple enough to understand and yet evidence suggests that this message is not fully applied in practice. Sexually transmitted infections continue to affect many young people with rates increasing and in some parts of the
Young people need good information more than ever about protecting themselves, staying safe and in control. Being able to make your own decisions and choices about your sexual health requires first and foremost knowledge and confidence. One of the most powerful ways to get positive and long lasting messages to young people is through the media. I think more could have been done for during National condom week – what do you think?
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