Forbidden Pleasures: VD Scare Films 1950s-1970s

These instructional films spanning three decades were created to warn teens about the pitfalls and dangers their raging hormones can lead them into. Adolescents are warned that a single careless moment that feels so right, can derail and destroy a young life.

THE INNOCENT PARTY: Don hits the city streets with his teenage pals and winds up having casual sex with a tramp in a parked car. Soon after, his true love Betty finally goes "all the way" with him. He is horrified when he learns from his doctor that he has contracted syphilis, and he must warn Betty that he has probably infected her!

THE DECISION IS YOURS: Visiting home for a short liberty, Midshipman Bill has sex with his girlfriend Mary for the first time. A month later, he receives a tear-stained letter from the girl declaring that she is pregnant. Bill finds that his moment of pleasure has left him feeling wracked with guilt and facing horrible choices.

SUMMER OF '63: Popular senior Jim is in love with Judy and they plan to wed right after graduation. On a weekend fling with the guys, Jim gets loaded and loses his virginity to a hooker. Months later, his doctor shocks him by announcing that he is infected with syphilis and that Judy is at grave risk!

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