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My look at how sex is "sold" to teenagers, the dangerous consequences of doing so, and why abstinence is a smart decision.

Why I plan to teach my children about sex from an abstain-till-marriage viewpoint instead of a "safe sex" viewpoint.

Nikol Hasler's "Midwest Teen Sex Show" mixes humor, sarcasm and frank (but questionable) talk about teen sex.

Congress has released results of a new study showing that students who attend "abstinence" classes were just as likely as other teenagers to have sexual relationships as teenagers.

Most teenagers seem to closely link sexuality with actually having sex, which alone is a forgivable mistake, yet the less justifiable error is how abstinence-only sexual education classes in public schools all too often continue to reinforce this notion.

What is the most effective way of educating teens about sexual health and safety? This article reviews the current debates over sex education in our public high schools.

An op-ed piece on the idea of sex education, abstinence education and the law.

A research paper on the events of 1968 in the public school system in Anaheim, California. The paper details the topic of sex education and the public school system when religion gets involved.

In President Bush's 2006 Fiscal Year Budget, he proposed a near 33% increase in federal spending on abstinence-only education (Pope), resulting in nearly $170 million of added funding for the program.

What are you teaching your teens about sex? Have you considered mentioning abstinence? Teens and sex. The statistics are staggering and parents need to know. Teens are encouraged to be sexually active by our society.

Your child will find lots of information about sex online, in books, on the television and in books and magazines. The information they find may not be correct or age appropriate. Giving them the correct information is essential to their wellbeing.

The cervical cancer vaccine is no more a license to have sex than a seatbelt a license to get into a car accident. To be against the vaccine because it undermines abstinence is short sighted and extremely baffling!

Anyone who has ever taken a sex education class should know there is no such thing as safe sex, but only safer sex. Let's explore some common misconceptions and myths about safe sex, coming directly from a group of college students.

In many sex education classes, lessons on proper condom use and applicaiton are explained in terms that girls can understand and apply

With the types of sexual education varying so much in America's school systems, which way is the most effective? Should your children's school change their point of view?

This article examines sex education and abstinence programs, and explaining why eradicating sex in the fight against AIDS and STDs is impractical.

Self respect and reciprocity is an important part of sex education for teenagers.

Abstinence-only sex education have been approved to recieve $900 million in a five year period. The problem: it doesn't work.

For anyone who seen The Girl Next Door, you already know what I'm referring to. However, I'm not talking about making an adult style film for educational purposes.

What sex workers in Europe are thinking about Americans and George W. Bush

Growing concern in one state led to the upcoming release of a new book aimed at teenagers and the laws regarding sex in Georgia.

We need to shift our focus from sex bad, abstinence good. We need to have the discussions about...

This article discusses whether or not it is safe to have oral sex during pregnancy.

A paper for Youth and Youth Policy that looks at the pros and cons of Abstinence Education.

Instead of teaching children how to be safe while having sex, we must teach them the value of waiting. STARS has played a major part in Oregon's declining teenage pregnancy rate since the program began in 1995.

As a policy that is philosophically identical to Mrs. Reagan's 'Just Say No' program, abstinence-only education is impractical and fails to address numerous social issues.

Discussion stressing the importance of a comprehensive sex education program for schools.

An article discussing sex education.

Why we need comprehensive sex education in our schools.

It has been questioned that teenagers should not be learning sex education at school, because many people belive this may be influencing them into having sex at an earlier age. However, if they do not recieve this education in school, when will they learn?

The movie Juno chonicles the life of a pregnant teen. This movie provides the perfect conversation starter for parents to start talking to their teens about teen pregnancy.

A look at some positives and negatives that may encourage safe sex prqactices and prvent the spread of HIV/AIDS

Sex is a taboo topic for many parents, which is why some avoid talking to their teens about it. Perhaps that's why the number of STDs in teens is increasing. Should schools take some of the blame?

How and when kids learn about the birds and bees is a controversial subject. Does Barack Obama have the right plan? Let us see what the parents think about sex education.

Though federally-funded abstinence-only sex education programs in the U.S. are decried as failures, the federal government is nevertheless increasing funding for such programs, which ignore lesbian, gay, and queer sexual existence and otherwise disappoint our children.

The United States is the only developed nation who still stands by abstinence only sex education in the face of research proving its negative, unhealthy effects. Something needs to be done!

Tips and teaching methods for the new or seasoned High School sex education teacher

Sex education in school's.

Many people believe that all Christians are for abstinence only sex education, and that all abstinence only sex education supporters are Christians. I, as a devout Catholic, do not believe in abstinence only sex education, so where does that leave me?

teen pregnancy and influencing children

As teenage pregnancy continues to be prevalent in the United States, many healthcare professionals continue to reach out to teenage mothers in an effort to provide education in the risks of alcohol consumption when pregnant. This is an overview of FAS.

In high school, it was the same story. When it was time for the sex ed section, we all knew what was to be expected.

Jessica Mousseau presents the Debate of Sex Education Programs skewed toward Sex Education. While I disagree with her stance on the subject, I do not feel that the real problem lies there.

For many teenagers, the dynamics of sex and abstinence education should include both lecture and group learning.

With children wanting to become adults at an alarmingly quick rate, sex becomes an option that far too many children know too little about.

Sex is a very important element of any relationship. Abstinence is a good sign of maturity and a great protection from STI's and emotional pain. Female masturbation; however, is a great discovery tool.

It is a shame you have chosen to stay celibate. There are many reasons to try sex and I felt compelled to respond

Failing to talk about such topics as premarital sex, contraception, and abortion will not make these problems go away.

Is the Midwest Teen Sex show promoting teen sex and what was one parents take on this? How do I deal with these situations as a parent of a teenager?

In July 2006, Michigan Governor Granholm signed into law the first of several bills allowing for single-sex schools in Michigan. This throwback to the 'glory days' of segregation is going to lead to problems for anyone who implements it.

This is a bit of a humorous but true article about some of the most embarrassing sex questions that women ask experts.

Sex in college happens all the time; perhaps a little too often. Does this mean you should go around your college having sex with everyone? Absolutely not!

A sex education contractor encouraged Einstein High School students to chew gum their fellow students had already chewed as part of an abstinence exercise.

In public schools, health education in a very important part of a child's education. Homeschoolers also focus on health, but a little bit differently. Here are some major aspects of health education as covered in homeschooling.

The new moderate majority of the Kansas Board of Education is systematically replacing several policies that had been enacted the year before by the then-conservative dominated board. The most recent: "Abstinence plus" sex education.

According to newest study, abstinence-only sex education is useless. Teens who partake in abstinence program have just as much sex as regular sex-ed students!

Talking to your kids about sex may be uncomfortable for everyone, but a little discomofrt now can head off serious problems in the future. The taking can be made easier and more efficient through just a ltitle advanced planning

Some fifth-graders had sex in an unsupervised classroom. Learn more inside.

A racy comedic sex educator gives a seminar wt West Virginia University. He hit topics ranging from teen pregnancy, to wacky contraception methods, to stamina building techniques.

My story. Why the registry and sex offender laws are flawed, cause more harm than good and need to be reformed.

A first hand look at the best sex toy reviews available in the Associated Content library.

Sex offenders can be rehabilitated. Victims can become survivors. These residency restrictions/banishment will not protect one child. To date none of these laws have protected on child.

How do you know where registered sex offenders in your neighborhood are? It's as easy as a simple check on a free website.

Suburban Cincinnati sex offender Gerry A. Porter Jr. was forced to move from the home that he has owned since 1991 because it is 983 feet from St. Jude Elementary School. He, his wife and two sons moved into an apartment in October 2005.

Convicted sex offender, Daniel Snay, who won $10 Million in the Massachusetts "Billion Dollar Blockbuster" lottery has collected his first annual $500,000.000.

Parents need to prepare their sons for potential sexual situations that could occur with an adult, including teachers. Prepare your son before a situation like this arises, so he will be prepared to make the right choices in the face of possible temptation.

The problem with teen sex is not only unwanted pregnancies, but diseases and psychological injury. Even with safer sex practices teens that aren't ready for sex can have major problems.

Thinking about moving to Escambia County, Florida? Even Joe Scarborough can't get away from living within five miles of over 90 registered sex offenders.

This is an overview of the progressive sexual behaviors of women in the 21st centruy and when too much sex can be a a sign of a complication.

A poem, or even a rant about sex and violence in the media and the correlation of the two.

Many people like to have sex. some people like vanilla sex and some people like chocolate sex.

This paper discusses the theoretical gap left between the positivist approach to sex research and the postmodernist approach. I then offer initial and tentative ideas about a complex systems framework which has the potential to bridge parts of the gap.

As a college student, it can be very beneficial in choosing a single-sex college or university in many different ways.

At least 10 states have passed "No Candy" laws to help parents keep their children safe from registered sex offenders on Halloween. The National Alert Registry has developed additional Halloween Safety tools for parents.

Who says that sex has to stop when you get older? Shhhh, you really don't want to let out all the secrets about the changes in sex for older adults do you? Well, I guess we should share some of them with people.

Vivid Entertainment plans to market a videotape allegedly featuring Jimi Hendrix having sex with two women

Withholding sex to improve communication benefits a relationship, but withdrawing from intimacy because a partner doesn't get the right job, wear the right clothes, or other superficial reasons turns a relationship into a manipulation game.

Safe sex and contraception methods for the modern world.

Sex determination

Congress ordered study shows no difference from students who took the course and those who did not.

Common questions answered and tips shared about being intimate while pregnant. Everything you need to know about sex during pregnancy as well as physical and emotional changes during each trimester.

You can't leave sex education up to the schools alone and you've got to make sure that both parents are in sync with the message they are sending. And don't end the conversation with "the first time."

An online petition is asking Pittsburgh public schools to open the door to contraceptive and sexual practice education. They also want abstinence only programs and books that portray a heterosexual and married only societies to be thrown out.

Frankenstein's monster, forced to facilitate his own education, parallels the era's education of women, making the monster's murders of all the weak female characters equally significant: education will eliminate female inferiority.

This piece addresses pregnancy and parenting myths for women over 35.

Sexual abistnance is encouraged in our youth. There are countless programs for sexual abstinance. Shoudn't we be hoping for abstinance in our teens, but facing them for reality with true sex education?

Educating teenagers in practices of safe sex may work to prevent the spread of the HPV virus and genital warts.

Teens should learn all they can about birth control,to avoid an unplanned pregnancy

Nowadays with AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies it's very important to know the facts before entering a sexually active relationship.

Congressionally-mandated evaluations released in April of this year demonstrated abstinence-only programs to have "no impact on adolescent behavior".

Even if you're not a virgin, having sex for the first time with a new partner can be scary. When it comes to sex what you don't know can kill you. Talk to your partner about stds and pregnancy. Find out the truth before you jump into bed.

Even though there are many pregnant junior high school kids and high school teenagers, the rate of teen pregnancy in America still has been declining through the past decade. But what should we do to improve sex education, and are the methods currently working?

Many teenagers continue to use the withdrawal method as a form of contraception, even with education in sexual health which promotes abstinence and other forms of contraception.

Sex education is no longer enough. Teaching kids about contraceptives, and promoting abstinence are not effective tools to combat the issues of teen pregnancy that the adolescence of today face.