Societal attitudes towards sexuality in Canada have changed greatly over the course of the 20th century, primarily towards premarital sexual relations. Previously, society's view, values ​​and beliefs were strongly against sex before marriage and supported abstinence until marriage. Back then, the issue of sexual behavior among adolescents was more private and wasn't even talked about. Currently, although the previous generation still holds these values, the majority of adolescents have a positive outlook and consent to sexual activity before marriage, especially if they are romantically involved, and few are open to discussing their sexuality with their own children. family and friends (Rathus, Nevid & Fichner-Rathus, 2010, p. 328). A national survey found that 27% of Canadian parents were aware of their teenagers' sexual activity. In Martinez, Copen, and Abma's (2011, p. 5) report, 43% of female adolescents and 42% of male adolescents who had never been married had had sexual intercourse. As society's view on sexuality is more positive and open, more and more teenagers are engaging in sexual activities. The argument that will be made is that because sexual behavior among adolescents is so widespread and prevention plans are ineffective, the government should impose mandatory annual STD testing and physical examinations on adolescents. Young people should have easy and quick access to health services and should feel comfortable going there to learn about their sexual health. The Consequences of Sexual Activity Because many adolescents are sexually active, they are exposed to many possible risks that can be influenced by poor decisions, negligence, and accidents. Among the many consequences, the two biggest concerns are sex… half of the article… cKee, M., Karasz, A., & Weber, C. M. (2004). Health care seeking among urban minority adolescents: The crisis at sexual debut. Annals of Family Medicine, 2(6), 549-554. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from EBSCO database. Rathus, S. A., Nevid, J. S., Fichner-Rathus, L., & Herold, E. S. (2010). Human sexuality in a world of diversity (3rd Canadian ed.). Toronto: Pearson Canada.Mayo Clinic. (2013, February). Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Retrieved October 23, 2013, from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sexual-transmessa-diseases-stds/DS01123Sulak, P.J. (2004). Adolescent sexual health. Journal of Family Practice, 53S3-S4. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from EBSCO database. Wilson, A., & Williams, R. (2000). Sexual Health Services: What Do Teens Want? Outpatient Child Health, 6(4), 253-260. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from EBSCO database.