I read the "Why Can't You "Just Say No" In the Heat of the Moment" article and I think it's really interesting. There are a multitude of teenagers in this generation that make dumb decisions when it comes to sex -- whether it's getting pregnant, getting an STD, or anything else. Adults are constantly trying to teach teenagers to "be smart" when it comes to sex, but is it really as easy as it sounds? The answer is no. It's proven that, under strong emotions, humans are more likely to make stupid decisions. It is said that just saying no "only works if the person walks away from the possibility of the heat of the moment long before they can be drawn in." I think that teens and young adults don't even want the possibility of experiencing sexual intercourses with a certain individual, don't even allow yourself to get into the situation when saying no is the hardest. Don't allow yourself to get sexually aroused by that person. Even if you were involved in a sexual intercourse with someone, I believe that you should always think before you do anything. For instance, statistics show that 25% of males were less likely to use a condom when they're aroused. If you're already in the "heat of the moment", it's still best to make smart decisions, such as remembering to use a condom. Emotions usually get the best of us, and if you aren't careful, you never know what could happen.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/02/19/why-you-cant-just-say-no-in-the-heat-of-the-moment/
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I really liked hearing about the article you read cause it's interesting to know that maybe we're just following gut instincts instead of calling it stupid.
haha i did this one too. it's really true. it makes it easier not to judge someone who does engage in those types of risky behavior though. self-control is really important.
Yeah i agree with you, no matter how strong you think you are when you are in certain situation its almost impossible to stop, but if you are ever in those situations just run, yes run straight out of the place.
I definitely agree that this is a problem for teenagers of this generation. But when it comes to the question of why they can't say no and walk away, personally, I think it has to be hormones. There's often something biological to every problem.
Both the article and your blog is really interesting. It already takes a lot of self-control and determination to "just say no," but when you're in a dangerous situation then it becomes near impossible. My advice would be to just stay away from those situations that would cause you to make stupid decisions.
yup this is definetly true, its harder to say no when stuck in the moment, and i also think its something with the hormones as well since they would give out a strong affect in these moments.
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