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Early pregnancy
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Young Talk we look at
early pregnancy. It is one
of the problems caused by
early sex. Some children
have been given wrong
information and deceived
into sex.
Girl, 14, P7, from Nkoma
PS, Mbale, says: “A boy told
me that if I have sex while
bathing, the water can weaken
his sperms and I cannot get
pregnant.” This is wrong.
Beware of wrong
information
Always talk to an adult about
what you hear. Beware and
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Pupils of Buhundu PS,
Bundibugyo say: “We say
NO to early sex. It leads
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and a boy taken to prison. did she get HIV? Naluwedde
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achieving our life dreams is to wait to have sex
until we are married.”
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Sad stories of early pregnancy

In July, Young Talk visited schools in Mbale, Sironko and
Soroti in eastern Uganda. Young people like you told us
sad stories of early pregnancy. Sent away from school *RW+,9EHFRPH
Agodai Irene, 13, P5 pregnant
Majengo PS, Soroti, Kakai Christine,
Dropped out of school says: “Three girls were 12, P7, Mulatsi PS,
Ajayo Lucy, 16, Majengo PS, Soroti, says: sent away from school. Mbale, says: “My
The school nurse friend was very
carried out a bright In P6, bad
pregnancy check friends pushed
and found them her to have sex.
pregnant. They She got pregnant
were told to bring and got HIV. She
their parents. dropped from
The head teacher school.”
Girls, when you get pregnant, you miss education. chased them and
Your parents feel sad. They wish you the best said ‘it is a lesson
and work hard to keep you in school. Wait to to others that early
have sex and make your parents happy. Girls, choose
sex is bad.” your friends
carefully. Make
Girls, boys who make good friends who will
you pregnant may deny not push you to have
No support having had sex with you. sex.

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13, P6, Nampanga PS,
Sironko
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adult and have a job.
“A 16 year old boy made a 12 year
pupil pregnant. The boy’s grandfather
sold a small piece of land to pay the
girl’s family as a fine. The boy was
taken to prison. He dropped out
school. The girl continued to study
after giving birth.” Orikot Steven,
13, P5, Majengo PS, Soroti

Death Omuntu Wilson, 16, P7,

Alemu Oliver, 13, P6, Pioneer PS, Pioneer PS, Soroti, says:
Soroti, wrote: “My friend got pregnant at “Our neighbour’s son was taken
13. She could not push the baby because her to prison for making a 12 year
bones were still small. The baby could not old girl pregnant. The parents
pass. They operated her, but the baby was dead.
She also died after two days.” agreed that the boy pays the
girl’s school fees after giving
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the cause for her death. Say NO to early sex. education.

Pupils of Dabani Boys PS, Busia say:

“Make good choices and study hard.”s

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parents for forgiveness and a chance to go back back to school.” Naula Esther P5, St
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Dear
Young Talk
PO Box 22366 Kampala
HIV protection
If a boy wears cellotape
on the tip of his penis
and plays sex, can he get
HIV? Girl, 14, P7, Hope
Children’s Centre, Wakiso
Yes, he can get infected. Cellotape
does not protect against HIV. Only
condoms can protect someone
from HIV but they are made for
adults only. Do not destroy your
life. You are just 14. Say NO to
early sex until you finish school.
Many sexual partners
Can two men make a girl
pregnant if they have
sex with her at the same
time? Okudotum Sylus, 13,
St Francis School for the
Blind, Madera, Soroti
Two men! That is very dangerous.
The chances of getting or
spreading HIV/STDs are higher
when you have sex with more than
one person. Say NO to early sex.
When you are mature and in a
relationship you should be faithful
to one partner.
Pregnancy myth
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semen is watery and can
not make a girl pregnant.
Is this true? Kiprworth
Innocent, P7, Angiermach
PS, Zombo. No, it is not true.
When a boy’s penis is erect, a
liquid called pre ejaculate fluid
(pre-cum) comes from his penis.
This liquid has enough sperms to
make the girl pregnant. Remember
that it takes only one sperm to
make a girl pregnant. Wait to have
sex, untill you are mature.
Advice to Kukiriza
In Young Talk June, Kukiriza from Ambassador of Christ
PS, Wakiso, asked for advice. She said:“
Our neighbour gives me nice gifts which
my parents don’t give me. He wants me
to love him. What should I do?”
We received over 200 letters
advising Kukiriza. Thank you.
Asiimwe L, P6, St Jude PS, Hoima,
said: “ Your parents love you most.
They are not just refusing to give you
what you want.It is good that they have
kept you in school. Tell your neighbour
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School fees
My father pays school
fees late. I miss lessons.
Should I get married?
Elizabeth Night, 14, Super
PS, Bundibugyo
Marriage is not a solution. At
least your father struggles hard to
pay your fees even if he pays late.
Has he told you that he cannot
pay your fees anymore? Maybe
he is also paying school fees for
your sisters and brothers. Talk to
your headteacher why your father
Pupils of Majengo PS,
delays to pay your school fees.
Soroti, say: “Waiting to
have sex is cool Ask your father to also talk to the
because good things headteacher. You may be allowed
are in future.” to study as your father looks for
school fees.
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A man was taken to
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He denied that the girl
was wearing knickers, she
could not get pregnant.
Can a girl get pregnant when
she is wearing knickers?
Amutibwa J, 14, P7, Bugolo
PS, Kampala.
Defilement is when someone plays
sex with a girl or a boy below 18
years. Defilement is a crime. It is
Pupils of Kikoni Islamic
possible that the man made that
PS, Sembabule, say: “Early
pregnancy is a shame. Wait girl pregnant. Sperm cells are very
small and can go through the
to have sex.”
knickers to make the girl pregnant.
Avoid moving alone and being in
HIV and Blood group Growing body the dark corners. Do not accept
Some people say a person My vagina opening is money, gifts and lifts from the
who belongs to blood very narrow. Even a people you do not know.
group O cannot get ÀQJHUFDQQRWSHQHWUDWH Dr Sabrina Kitaka, Mulago
HIV? Is it true? Odongo Balhubasa Brenda, 16, P6, Hospital and Edith Mukisa,
Jonathan 14, Bugiri Parents Kyando Education Center, Engender Health
PS Kasese
No, this is not true. HIV is found Brenda, you are still growing and
in every blood group. Different your vagina is also still growing.
people have different blood groups But why do you put your fingers
A, B, AB or O. Even if your blood in the vagina. putting your fingers
group is O, you can get HIV if you may cause infections.The vagina
have sex with an HIV positive cleans itself. So don’t put a finger
person or share sharp instruments to try cleaning inside.
like razerblades and needles.
that you are satisfied with what your parents give
you.” d
AC and Win
Muwonge A, Kawempe Decorous My parents are
PS,Kampalass said: ”You are risking
getting HIV and pregnancy. Report forcing me to get
him to your parents. married to our
Nanfuka F, P6 St. Agness neighbour. They
Catholic Girls’ PS, Mukono, said: say he is rich and
“Dont accept gifts. He might in return they want to get
ask you for sex.”
money. I refused
Odur S,P6,Lira, said:” Dont take the and they sent me
gifts from strangers .Ask him why he
is giving you such gifts.” away from home.
AC, 14,P7.
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