Abstract: :: Youth is the life span when sexuality is discovered, exposing them to the risk of pregnancy, child bearing and infection of sexually transmitted diseases. Being sexually active before marriage can often pose problems for the youth. So, it is important that they are prepared to face these issues. Communication with adults is an important factor which can prepare them.

*Associate Professor, Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi