[OPINION] Ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health for young people in the PH

'The right to pleasure for young people is part of their ownership of their bodies, as are the risks that come with it...and institutions in society must be ready to support them every step of the way.' Opinion

. There are actual lives on the line behind the statistics. Thus, any proposed law reforms should also consider addressing the socio-structural barriers, such as persistent poverty, armed conflict and violence, and geographic isolation, that contribute to disproportionately high teen pregnancy rates.to talk about the realities of teen pregnancy.

, including the right to informed choice and access to legal, medically safe, and effective family planning options.Providing continuous SRH services helps prevent unwanted or unplanned pregnancies, unnecessary maternal and infant mortality, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/AIDS.

However, one thorny point that has repeatedly come up during public debates is the claim that CSE programs lead to earlier or increased sexual activity. We wish to debunk this. On the contrary, when young people receive accurate, science-based information about puberty, reproduction, relationships, sexuality, the consequences of unsafe sex, how to avoid HIV and STIs, and unintended pregnancy, they make healthy, respectful, and responsible decisions.

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