Although Canadian teens are talking more about sex, they are having less of it. According to Statistics Canada, the number of sexually active young Canadians between the ages 15 to 19 declined to 43 percent in 2005, down from 47 percent in 1997-98.

The Statistics Canada study on teen sexual behavior released Tuesday observed that the youth have become more comfortable discussing sex issues with their parents, public health nurses and doctors.

Alex McKay of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada explained to Toronto Star that, "[The] youth have become progressively more knowledgeable about sexuality and as a result they are far more reflective in terms of making decisions about their sexual behavior."

Hazer Palmer of Planned Parenthood Toronto added when young people get a chance to discuss sex and sexuality, it may delay their first sexual encounter. She said the Statistics Canada's study will be confirmed by PPT's findings to be released this fall.

The number of young Canadian women who had sexual intercourse went down to 43 percent from 51 percent, while it remained at 43 percent for young male Canadians. The number of Canadian youths who had sexual contact before they reached 15 dipped to 8 percent in 2005 from 12 percent in 1996-97.