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4 3. Sex Approximately 23% of Lexington students report that they have ever had sexual intercourse. Not surprisingly, sexual experience varies greatly by age. The following list indicates the proportion of students in each grade who reported that they have had sex at least once. th 11% of 9 graders th 19% of 10 graders th 33% of 11 graders th 40% of 12 graders For those students who reported that they have had sexual intercourse, 72% reported that they used a condom in 2004 (up from 68% in 1995) Due to growing concern about issue of oral sex the 2004 survey has a number of new questions designed to find out more about this phenomena. 35% of Lexington students report that they have ever had oral sex. Like intercourse, the proportion of students who report having oral sex at least once varies greatly by grade. th 21% of 9 graders th 31% of 10 graders th 43% of 11 graders th 51% of 12 graders Of those who have had oral sex, 27% of student report that they have had oral sex with 4 or more partners. 4. Risky Behaviors of Selected Groups of Students a. Students reporting stress Students who report being the most stressed are more likely to have been forced to have sex against their will, to have considered suicide, be trying to lose weight, and have had something stolen. Not Stressed A lot Stressed Extremely Stressed Sex against your will 4% 9% 14% Consider suicide 10% 16% 19% Trying to lose weight 22% 36% 51% Have something stolen 33% 32% 42% Perception of students reporting extreme stress Students who report extreme stress are more likely to view academic competition as a serious problem (59%) when compared to their less stressed peers (59%). Reduction in students who have considered suicide Compared to 2002, Lexington High School has experienced a significant decline in the proportion of those extremely stressed students who have considered suicide (40% to 19%). b. Athletes Athletes at Lexington High School are less likely to report being extremely stressed compared to their non-athlete peers. Athletes, however, do appear to engage in more risky behaviors, particularly around the use of alcohol, than their peers.