Statistics

“Facts on Reproductive Rights,” from the National Organization from Women
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  • The Pill fails 6.2% of the time.
  • The condom fails 14.2% of the time.
  • The diaphragm fails 15.6% of the time.
  • Spermicide fails 26.3% of the time.

Medical Institute of Sexual Health statistics
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  • It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans is now infected with a viral STD.
  • 80% of people who have a sexually transmitted disease experience no noticeable symptoms.
  • The diaphragm fails 15.6% of the time.
  • It is a disservice to encourage the belief that condoms will prevent sexual transmission of HIV

Misc Stats

  • More than 800,00 teenagers become pregnant each year. [© Medical Institute for Sexual Health]
  • 34% of girls become pregnant at least once before age 20. [© Medical Institute for Sexual Health]
  • Teen parenthood is more common in females than males, with teen mothers outnumbering teen males 2.5 to 1 [© Medical Institute for Sexual Health]
  • More than half of babies born to teens are fathered by adult males. [© Medical Institute for Sexual Health]
  • More than 70% of fathers to not marry their baby’s teen mother. [© Medical Institute for Sexual Health]

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