Looks at the question concerning the ability of abstinence-only sex education programs in curbing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Mixed message of comprehensive sex education curricula; Lack of scientific studies which e...
"This clearly shows that prescribed abstinence-only education in public schools does not lead to abstinent behavior," said David Hall, second author and assistant professor of genetics in the Franklin College. "It may even contribute to the high teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. compared to o...
Though I’ve only seen the trailer, I tip my Women’s History Month-conscious hat to Chastity Bites (written by a woman, the talented Lotti Parriss Knowles) for being delightfully pro-sex and female-empowering, a campy satire of sleazy abstinence-only high school programs that force or tric...
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Of course, if you have a personal or family history of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, complete abstinence is likely the safest bet [source: MedlinePlus]. But even for responsible, moderate drinkers, there are some situations where even a small amount of alcohol could pose a threat to your hea...
Within the theme, family planning providers both restrict and facilitate services for adolescents, there are six subthemes: providers are caring with youth; providers stress secondary abstinence with adolescents; youth need private, confidential, and efficient services; limited contraceptive selection offered...
At the same time, there wasn’t any evidence that youth from abstinence programs were any more likely to have unprotected sex than those who didn’t attend such programs, which was a concern among some critics of abstinence-only education. ...
Just look at the sex ed we have in the western world: It’s often focused on abstinence and the dangers of sex. This is rooted in purity culture. Look at sexual spirituality (a movement that masquerades as enlightenment and spiritual awakening all over social media) claiming that you need...
could not be estimated (e.g., in regard to dose, reporting the number of ‘puffs’ smoked from a cannabis cigarette was not considered adequate to estimate dose); (3) there was no confirmation of a ≥24-h abstinence period for intoxicating substances (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, other ...
What Does It Mean to Teach Abstinence? Anyone who addresses sexuality education with teenagers, either as a regular classroom teacher or as a guest health educator is likely to be faced, sooner or later, with the question, "Are you teaching abstinence?" This question can be a... C Schramm...