Study: teens figure out how to get off, not get pregnant

WP: "Slightly more than half of American teenagers ages 15 to 19 have engaged in oral sex, with females and males reporting similar levels of experience, according to the most comprehensive national survey of sexual behaviors ever released by the federal government...The findings on oral sex among teens are sure to stir debate over abstinence-only sex education. Supporters of such programs say they have resulted in young people delaying intercourse, but opponents say they also have led young people to substitute other behaviors, especially fellatio and cunnilingus."

As the study authors point out, many nasty STDs can indeed be passed through oral sex. Use a condom or a dental dam. But otherwise, I say, go forth, kids. Be smart and safe, don't get yourself pregnant or do anything else you're not ready for, and for God's sake ignore the crazy abstinence-only people who seek to deny your randy selves the simple safety measures that could save your life.