What do you know about sex?

My parents didn't talk about sex. Ever. And honestly, I'm glad they didn't.

"Don't have sex. Because you'll get pregnant and die." A quote from the movie, Mean Girls, that soon became popular among schools and colleges.

It might be a funny quote, but truly, young adults need to learn about sex and  safety before being sexually active. Completely banning the activity will not necessary help students, but let them go uneducated about some very important topics.

We live in a modern society where matters can be spoken, such as sex, sexual diseases, sexual preferences, etc.

But are we comfortable to talk about it? We should be.

You probably weren't as comfortable as the teacher that spoke about sex when you were in high school, made you feel like you were living in another world. You were so uncomfortable that you started to blush as you saw the close ups of female and male anatomy.

Well, we don't have to be that comfortable talking about sex, but we surely need to be aware of what might happen before, during and after sex.

Interestingly enough, sex can be described as erotic touch, sex toys, pan sexual, oral sex, anal sex, sex games, fantasies, vaginal intercourse, bisexual, homosexual, heterosexual, masturbation and even kissing.

Remember, sex cannot be 100 percent safe, but it can get very close to it.

The use of a contraceptive or a barrier method is a great suggestion, but remember, it won't avoid diseases or viruses. Unfortunately, there are many sexually transmitted diseases and infections, along with venereal diseases.

HPV, herpes, HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, Hepatitis and many others are some of these issues that are curable with the use of antibiotics, while others remain in your body as long as you live. So before you engage in sexual activities, be aware of the consequences and how to avoid them as well.

In this century more sexual diseases were reported than ever before, despite schools and institutions teaching safe methods for intercourse. It's a shame that we do not take the lessons we were at school and try to apply it on a daily basis.

Next time you go to a party, be aware of how much are you drinking. Most unsafe sex happens when both participants are not sober, leading them to engage in dangerous activities.

My best advice is to communicate.

Whatever is bothering you, let your partner know how you feel.

Relationships depend on affection, love, companionship, sex and friendship.

Be open about your preferences and fears-- it will save you a lot of trouble. Be safe.