CTV.ca News Staff
 
Updated: Fri. Jun. 4 2004 11:22 PM ET

It's a trend that some say is a media myth, while others claim it's reality. They're sex bracelets -- each colour representing a different sexual act.

Yet one look around the school yard and it's clear, many teens and pre-teens are wearing them.

"If a guy gives you a white one, he wants to French kiss you," said one student. But the meanings get more graphic.

The bracelets are used in a game called 'Snap.' Once someone approaches and breaks the bracelet of someone else, the two are supposed to do whatever the colour of the bracelet stands for.

However, just because someone is wearing the bracelet doesn't always mean they follow the "rules."

"Probably half the people who wear it follow it," said a student.

Most parents are shocked to find out the bracelets stand for more than a simple fashion accessory.

"I think it's disgusting. It sends a message that they're easy and, you know, they're available to do anything they want," said Linda James.

"I was appalled. When I was growing up, these things were not on my mind. They were unacceptable," said Lola Miller.

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