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On AlterNet: safe sex

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "safe sex"

Unprotected Sex: Abstinence Education's Main Accomplishment

Unprotected Sex: Abstinence Education's Main Accomplishment

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. July 2, 2009.
Teens are having more condomless sex than they did in the 1990s. It's time for science-based sex ed, not moralizing.

Hey Kids, Have Lots of Sex -- It's What Your Parents Did at Your Age

Hey Kids, Have Lots of Sex -- It's What Your Parents Did at Your Age

Jeff Schult, AlterNet. June 13, 2009.
The media is freaking out about young people "hooking up." That's what we did in the '70s, and we turned out great!

10 Things To Do Before You Have Sex

10 Things To Do Before You Have Sex

Karen Rayne, RH Reality Check. December 4, 2008.
Part of a happy, healthy sexual encounter is taking care of your emotional needs and physical health.

Sex Ed for Seniors

Sex Ed for Seniors

Sue Katz, Consenting Adult. December 3, 2008.
Yes, seniors have sex. We need to create resources for them to learn about safer-sex practices.

Fewer Sexually Active Teens Are Using Condoms

Fewer Sexually Active Teens Are Using Condoms

Marissa Miley, Huffington Post. June 3, 2008.
What should we do about this alarming trend? We could rend our garments and cry to the heavens. Or we could talk to teens about safe sex.

The Female Condom: Sexual Freedom Doesn't Come Free

The Female Condom: Sexual Freedom Doesn't Come Free

Lauren Sisson, RH Reality Check. April 30, 2008.
The freedom to practice safe sex remains elusive for many of the world's women. We must invest in making female condoms available and accessible.