2 Peer prescription stage: at this stage the individual seeks contraceptive advice from
friends, sexual intercourse is more frequent and most contraception involves less
effective methods.
3 Expert stage: at this stage, the individual has incorporated sexuality into their
self-concept and will seek professional advice and plan contraceptive use.
Fig. 8-2 Contraception use at first intercourse in those aged 16–24 (after Wellings et al. 1994)SEX 189