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ABSTINENCE  

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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?

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!

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

Most of the debate about abstinence-only vs. comprehensive sex education centers around the question, "should teens have sex?" In this article, I discuss why this question is utterly beside the point.

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.

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

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!

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

A new study shows that students who participated in sexual abstinence education programs were just as likely to have sex as those who did not.

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.

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?

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.

Highlights several different abstinence-only programs and the findings for each.

Abstinence programs are designed to prevent sexual activities among the teenage population. This is a positive message to send to teens around the country.

The impact findings show no overall impact on teen sexual activity, no differences in rates of unprotected sex, and some impacts on knowledge of STDs and perceived effectiveness of condoms and birth control pills."

For students to obtain optimal education from abstinence and sex education, many teachers are undergoing certification to teach "abstinence before marriage" classes as funded under Title V.

Abstinence is not working in our society.

The second report in a month finds Abstinence-Only programs to be not only ineffective, but inaccurate, too. Will this finally spur Congress to cut millions of dollars of funding?

This is a satirical poem about Senator John McCain's position on sex.

"Yesterday's vote by House Democrats to allocate an unprecedented $141 million to failed abstinence-only programs is a slap in the face to science-based public health."

The act of abstinence is taught by many teachers in American high schools nowadays as the correct and only way to educate teenagers on pre-marital sex, but does this education method actually benefit students or is it sending them a bad message?

According to teenpregnancy.org, almost 47% of teens in public and private schools have had sexual intercourse. Some teens may think that since condoms are 99% effective that they can't have children, but...

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.

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.

Due to the federal support of religious-based abstinence education programs in Title V, teens are being taught that condoms are worthless. Abstinence only sex education programs are federally funded with our tax dollars .

Congress should be applauded for allocating funds to fight the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. However, along with the funding, Congress needs to address some spending policies that are having a negative impact on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Perhaps fore

A roundup of the best op/ed submissions to Associated Content the week ending June 10.

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?

An article discussing sex education.

Six states in India banned sex education because it is stated according to Hindu nationalists that it "has no place in Indian culture".

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

Facts and statistics about abortion about abortion and why safe sex education should be taught in schools.

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.

Sex Education is a hot topic among parents. No matter what side of the fence we fall, it's how our children turn out that really matters.

Why we need comprehensive sex education in our schools.

Today's public and private schools struggle to provide basic, age appropriate sex education to students, and are increasingly fighting an uphill battle against "I don't want to hear it".

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

Education and honest information about sex is essential for our teenagers.

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.

Many studies have revealed that teens do not define sex the way the rest of the world does. This is important information for parents, teachers, and physicians to understand when communicating with teens about sex.

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

SAA - Sex Addicts Anonymous - has no preconceived notions about sexual sobriety. Each member defines their own bottom lines. Gay addicts as well as single heterosexual people who struggle call SAA home.

If Governor Palin is lying about this to protect her daughter's virginal and innocent image, she is indirectly shattering and scarring the self-esteem of young mothers who chose to keep their babies and hold their heads up high.

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.

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

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.

During adolescence is usually the first time a person becomes aware of their sexuality. Puberty triggers changes in their bodies that the adolescent is concerned about.

Sex museums are opening all over the world from Mumbai, India to Iceland to Berlin to Tongli, China to New York City's Fifth Avenue. Some are titillating. Some are whimsical. Some are educational. All are unusual.

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

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.

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

Remember the aids epidemic? Education helped control the spread. If it helped once maybe it will help again.

a short paper on the pro's of teaching sex ed in schools, complete with citations.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

What do you say?

Results are in. See what Americans are saying about their habits.

Parents of teenagers need stamina, resources, and support dealing with teen angst.

An important topic to cover before it is too late.

Sick of TBS re-runs? Try this new spinoff. From the makers of everybody's favorite but now defunct show comes "Abstinence in the Abbey": Four Nuns Sitting Around Talking About Their Bad Habits.

Alcoholics who have stopped drinking and want to remain free of alcohol dependence might consider abstinence. It's proven to be the most successful method for staying sober and free of alcohol dependency.

A list of reasons why abstinence is a good thing that should be practiced.

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.

Abstinence from sex before marriage is one of the most common debates in the world. Many cultures and religions view it as an obvious resounding "Yes, you should wait until marriage to have sex."

Abstinence is not the most common practice of late. Here's a couple reasons why you might want to consider it.

The Senate Appropriations Committee decided to decrease funding to the Community Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) by 28 million dollars. A sub-committee voted on the measure on Tuesday; the full committee approved the decision on Thursday.

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.

For centuries, people have abstained until marriage. Has the wiring of our brains changed in the last 50 years or what?

how i felt a year ago.....

As much as 70% of this study's participants remained 60 days without taking a drop of alcohol!