title: [Entry into sexuality and its hazards].
abstract: It is estimated that approximately 20% of adolescents (girls and boys) have their first intercourse experience before 15 years of age. Between 17 and 18 years, approximately 50% have had at least one complete sexual intercourse, and more than one-third have developed a long-lasting relationship. Girls often have an affective link associated with sexual activity. This paper deals with adolescent psychosexual maturation, gender differences, and motivations and feelings concerning their first intercourse experiences.
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authors.lastname: Athéa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D011627:Puberty; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases