Understanding ‘abstinence,’ the Trump administration’s favorite sex-ed buzzword
Not everyone will agree on what just constitutes abstinence—or its benefits.
On Jun 17, 2018 by Claire Lampen
Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue Trump administration over pro-abstinence shift in Title X funding
The Trump administration wants providers to promote the rhythm method.
On May 3, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
How the Trump administration is making it hard for LGBTQ teens to learn about safe sex
Its focus on abstinence-only sex ed is especially harmful to queer teens.
On Apr 24, 2018
Abstinence-only sex education is still being taught in schools—but we can change that
The Trump administration’s antiquated approach to teen sex must be stopped.
On Sep 1, 2017 by Claire Lampen
Bristol Palin’s pregnancy drama isn’t an excuse to slut-shame her
Here’s something better to criticize her for.
On Jun 30, 2015 by Anne Thériault
Norwegian sex-ed show teaches kids how to French kiss and masturbate
Conservatives are in an uproar over ‘Newton,’ an incredibly frank (and graphic) children’s sex ed show in Norway.
On May 13, 2015 by EJ Dickson
This Texas school with an abstinence-only curriculum is now hosting a chlamydia outbreak
Well, this is the shock of the century.
On May 5, 2015 by EJ Dickson
Professor livetweets son’s appalling abstinence-only sex ed class
Hey, abstinence-only sex educators: Don’t let a noted scientist sit on your classes.
On Apr 16, 2015 by Dylan Love
What kids really believe about sex will make you fear for humanity
Children of America, we’re so sorry we’ve failed you.
On Mar 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson
A student’s fight against abstinence education goes viral
It all started when a high school sex-ed instructor told students, “If your mom gives you birth control, she probably hates you.”
On Apr 18, 2013 by Kris Holt
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