Behind the scenes presenters, DJ’s and artists showed their support for the Want Respect? Use a Condom campaign by wearing sweatbands emblazoned with the logo. These included host Teri Walker; ‘Best Underground DJ’ Cameo; ‘Best Newcomer’ Mr. Midas; Dappy from N-Dubz, Kiss FM’s Melvin and Rickie and even ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ winner Gabrielle.
The sweatbands represent self respect, respect within relationships and safer sex. It’s about respecting yourself enough to protect against unplanned pregnancies and STI’s.
Read the facts below and log onto www.MySpace.com/wantrespect
Sex: The Facts
- 1. If you're ready for sex, make sure you use a condom. Respect yourself – it is your right to insist on using a condom
- 2. One in 10 teenagers use condoms plus another form of contraception
- 3. Three out of four teenage mothers say their pregnancies were unintended
- 4. Half a million UK teens have had an STI – double the amount 10 years ago
- 5. 70% of cases of Chlamydia in girls have no symptoms. If undetected this can lead to infertility
- 6. One in 10 sexually active young people has Chlamydia
- 7. Chlamydia and the Genital Warts virus are two of the most common STIs in teenagers
- 8. Sex and alcohol don't mix: teenagers are twice as likely to have unprotected sex after drinking alcohol
- 9. Of 15 to 19 year olds who have had sex with someone they knew for less than one day, 61% of females and 48% of males gave alcohol or drugs as the reason!
- 10.Despite what your friends might say most young people don’t have sex until they are over 16
For more information and advice on sex and relationships, phone 0800 28 29 30 for a confidential chat or visit www.condomessentialwear.co.uk.
Artists donning Want Respect? Use a Condom sweatbands:
Steelo
U.F.O.
Shy FX
The winners for the 5th annual Kickers urban Music Awards are:Best Reggae Act sponsored by Cotton’s Restaurant
Sean Paul
Best Underground DJ
Cameo
Best Radio Station sponsored by Tuborg Beer
Choice fm
Best Jazz Act sponsored by Woodhams Florist Group
Courtney Pine O.B.E
Best Club Night sponsored by Kickers
Twice As Nice
Best Neo Soul Act sponsored by Lastminute.com
Nate James
Best Garage Act
N-Dubz
Best Drum & Bass Act / DJ sponsored by Want Respect
Shy FX
Best Gospel Act sponsored by Kickers
Raymond & Co
Best Independent Label sponsored by Kickers
Big Dadda Recordings
Best UK Radio DJ sponsored by Kickers
Dj 279
Best Album sponsored by Reddmango
Lemar ‘Truth about Love’ (Acceptance speech available)
Best TV Show sponsored by FUDGE
Popworld
Best Newcomer sponsored by FOOT LOCKER
Mr. Midas
Best R&B Act sponsored by Red mango
Nathan
Best HipHop Act sponsored by The Urban Shop
Wiley
Best Magazine sponsored by OK Performance Drive
Young Voices
Most Inspiring Act sponsored by Kickers
Dizzee Rascal
Best Website sponsored by Lastminute.com
Myspace.com
Best Crossover Chart Act sponsored by Sonetti
Just Jack
Best Producer sponsored by M.A.C
DaVinChe
Best Music Video sponsored by Kickers
Natalie Williams ‘This Girl’
Best Entrepreneur sponsored by Kickers
Tim Campbell
Best Unsigned Act sponsored by LOOT
U.F.O
Outstanding Achievement Award
Gabrielle
Lifetime Achievement Award
UB40