injuries with needles. Evidence does not support the use of abstinence-only sex education. Abstinence-only sex education programs have been found to be ineffective in decreasing rates of HIV infection in the developed world and unplanned pregnancy. Abstinence-only sex education primarily relies on the consequences of character and morality while health care professionals are concerned about matters regarding health outcomes and behaviors. Though abstinence is the best course to prevent pregnancy and STIs, in reality, it leaves young people without the information and skills they need to avoid unwanted pregnancies and STIs. See also Bareback (sex) Celibacy Masturbation Human sexual activity Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS Party and play Post-exposure prophylaxis Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Terrence Higgins Trust References External links "Prevention - Sexually Transmitted Disease, AGUM (Association of Genital Urinary Medicine) "Guidelines", British Association for Sexual health and HIV (BASHH) Birth control HIV/AIDS Prevention Sexual health Sex education Prevention of HIV/AIDS Harm reduction