Everywhere we go the media is always around us. Through television,
             radio, internet, movies, video games; we cannot escape media's influence.
             The media is full of sexual images and themes that can be unhealthy for a
             growing mind to view. The prevalence of overtly sexual content in the
             media influences teenagers to be promiscuous.
             The abundance of sexual material in the media is influencing
             teenagers to make unhealthy choices about sex. Because sexual themes can
             be found in all forms of media, it is difficult for teenagers not to be
             subjected to it. Richard Jackson and Christopher Barlett state,
             "[aAdolescents] . . . learn about sex from . . . media outlets such as
             movies, television, magazines, song lyrics, videos and the internet" (1).
             Allyssa Harris adds, "[The] media are among the primary educators for
             adolescents about sexuality and sexual behavior" (235). When teenagers are
             exposed to sexual themes in popular media, it alters their way of thinking
             in regards to sex. David Myers declares, "[tT]he more sexual content
             adolescents view, the more likely they are to perceive their peers as
             sexually active, to develop sexually permissive attitudes, and to
             experience early intercourse" (361). Frequent exposure to sexual media
             will affect how teenagers develop their self-identity (Harris 236). When
             teenagers turn on a media format to be entertained, they are being exposed
             to sexually charged content that will have harmful consequences on their
             The large amount of sexual situations shown on television programs
             influences teenagers to be promiscuous. Most of the popular prime-time
             television shows are full of sexual acts and behaviors. Myers states that
             if you watch prime-time television for one hour you will see "15 sexual
             acts, words and innuendos" (361). Harris adds, "[tThat] up to 70% of all
             television shows have sexual content, 68% talk about sex and 35% include
             sexual b...