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What's Next For Abstinence-Only Sex-Ed Programs?
When Obama decided not to renew the Title V grant program that funds abstinence-only sex education programs in his 2010 budget, places like McLennan County in Texas found their coffers, already depleted when their $800,000 grant ran out in 2007, dwindle from $1 million to zero.
Since 1997, $1.9 billion in government funding ($1.5 billion of it federal money) has gone to abstinence-only education, turning it into an industry unto itself. Although the Senate Finance Committee voted to restore the funding 12-11 last month, the measure needs to pass the full Congress, which is unlikely.
Sex-Ed Pamphlets: An Orgasm a Day Keeps Doctor Away
Sex ed in the UK isn't all about STDs and birth control. A leaflet being handed out in schools by Britain's National Health Service hopes to educate students on the pleasures of sex.
With the slogan "an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away," the material reads: Health promotion experts advocate five portions of fruit and veg a day and 30 minutes physical activity three times a week.
Would You Go to an Adult Sex Ed Class?
Some religious people may object to sex education for kids, but churches around the country are increasingly offering such courses for adults.
In fact, a specific group of churches puts sexuality at the heart of their mission. Over 40,000 children and adults have taken at least one of the group's "Our Whole Lives" courses, which emphasize the important role sex plays in our lives.
China's Sex Theme Park — Vulgar or Valuable?
China's Love Land had big dreams. The sex theme park was going to offer sex technique workshops, safe-sex seminars, a museum on the history of sex, and some giant genitalia for good measure.
The owners hoped to further the spread of good sex, while stopping the spread of sexually transmitted disease.
Meghan McCain: Republicans Need Some Sex Ed
It's McCain vs. Palin, round two! Meghan McCain and Bristol Palin, that is.
A Do or a Don't: Planned Parenthood Gift Certificates
If you're at a loss as to what to give one of your female friends or family members this holiday, a Planned Parenthood gift certificate could be the perfect present! They are available in $25 increments at 35 clinics statewide and are valid for health services, contraception, and yes, even abortions. According to The Chicago Tribune, about a dozen gift certificates have sold in Indiana since they became available on November 25th, and Illinois plans to follow today.
Who Taught You About Sex?
Have any of you caught the new show Sex. . .
Why Are STDs Now Called STIs?
I'm sure many of you were taught about STDs in your sex ed class yet you've probably noticed that I refer to them as STIs, so why the change in terms?
STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. STI stands for sexually transmitted infection.
What's Up With Sex Ed?
I remember my first encounter with sex ed. It was when I was in the 4th grade — they made the girls go into one classroom and the boys in another while they taught us all about periods and how babies are made. I also remember my sex ed classes a few years later, when the boys and girls were in the same room, and we were taught all there was to know about penises and vaginas.
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