Virgins have same rate of sexually transmitted diseases as non-virgins

"According to a survey of 15,000 kids aged 12-18, a whopping 88% who vowed to abstain from sex before marriage (remain virgins) eventually broke their pledge during their teens. The survey was carried out nationally and included all social classes (a representative sample).

As many of these *virgins* had not been attentive during sex education classes (or had not had them) they tend to have sex without protection more often than other kids. "

Is there any surprise that attempts to circumvent one of the most basic and pervasive human driving forces fall so short of the mark?

What is perhaps surprising is the deterioration of public attitudes towards sexuality in the US. This, along with teaching creationism or suggestions of an anti-Gay-marriage amendment to the Constition, are at the heart of the Bubbatisation of America!