A recent study found that 26% of teen girls who have a history of abusive relationships reported that their abusive partners were actually trying to get them pregnant. The girls, ages 15-20, said their male partners tried to control them, either by refusing to wear condoms, preventing them from taking birth control pills or telling the girls they wanted them to become pregnant. Read more about this study here and here.
In a healthy relationship, your partner will respect choices that are best for you. In an abusive relationship, you may be pushed into doing things that you don’t want to do or that are not safe. Your sexual health is very important and you have the right to protect it. If you or someone you know is experiencing this type of abuse, there is help. Click here to learn more.
If you're in immediate crisis, call 911 or the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1.866.331.9474 or chat now: