On AlterNet: sex ed

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

Why the GOP Presidential Hopefuls Desperately Need Sex Ed

Daniel Denvir, Comment Is Free. November 3, 2011.

Despite all evidence to the contrary, conservatives keep promoting abstinence education -- even though it does not work for kids. Or, for that matter, GOP politicians.

As Attacks on Planned Parenthood Aim for Sex-Ed Funding, Let's Remember How Bad Religious-Backed Abstinence Only Programs Are

Andy Kopsa, AlterNet. October 16, 2011.

Live Action and Lila Rose want to replace Planned Parenthood's sex-ed funding with false information and religious fundamentalist preaching.

How Do You Solve A Problem Like the 'P' Word? Should School-Based Sex Education Address Pleasure?

Elizabeth Schroeder, RH Reality Check. June 8, 2011.

Is the inclusion of pleasure in sex education necessarily an all-or-nothing issue?

In States Where "Gun Ed" Is Prevalent, Comprehensive Sex Ed Is Nowhere to Be Found

Lisa Russ, AlterNet. August 6, 2010.

Genitals, unlike guns, are in 100% of households. Why not use the same approach -- that knowledge is power -- and give our kids straight forward, age appropriate information?

Right-Wingers Freak Out Over Montana Sex Ed Curriculum

Elizabeth Toledo, RH Reality Check. July 20, 2010.

Educators in Montana are trying to teach older teens about sex and relationships -- conservatives are fighting the curriculum tooth and nail.

Cum Has 2,000 Calories!?: Sex According to Right-Wing Moralist Crusaders

Lady J, SeXis Magazine. April 29, 2010.

Thanks to the moralists entrusted with my sexual education, it wasn't until my 20s that I understood sex could be enjoyed for reasons other than reproduction.

How the Latest Abstinence Findings Could Turn Into a Classic Sex-Ed 'Bait and Switch'

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. February 9, 2010.

The religious right is rallying around a study that supposedly proves their legitimacy. In reality, the findings just demonstrate how important comprehensive sexual education is.

The Real Scoop on the (In)Effectiveness of Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

National Sexuality Resource CenterFebruary 8, 2010.

When can abstinence-only sex ed work? When it's not really abstinence-only.

A Pro-Choice To-Do List For the New Decade

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. January 5, 2010.

In the next decade, pro-choicers need to go on the offense, and stop just playing defense.

Playboy Model Tries To Teach Sean Hannity To Not Be Scared of Masturbation

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. September 1, 2009.

On Hannity's Fox show this week, Playboy model Aubrey O'Day shot down Hannity's silly argument about sex ed.

"Abstinence Plus": Soothing to Parents, or Still Lying to Teens?

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. July 18, 2009.

Will abstinence-only programs continue to get funding to misinform kids about sex?

Will Democrats Axe Abstinence-Only Sex Ed?

Steve Yoder, In These Times. March 14, 2009.

Since Democrats took control in 2006, Congress has yet to cut even a dollar of abstinence education funding. Let's hope change is on the way.

"Slutty Girls Seducing Stupid Boys": Yet Another Absurd, Sexist Fallacy of Abstinence-Only Education

Joe Sonka, Amplify Your Voice. March 10, 2009.

In much abstinence-only literature, young women are told to not show skin, lest they invite dirty lustful thoughts in hapless boys.

Sex Is Natural. So Why Are So Many People So Bad at It?

Liz Langley, AlterNet. March 3, 2009.

The truth is, everyone can use some adult sex education.

Bristol Palin Speaks the Truth on Fox: Abstinence 'Is Not Realistic at All'

Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium. February 18, 2009.

A look at reactions to Bristol Palin's statement on Fox News that abstinence doesn't work.

Learn How to Help a Wonderful Sex Ed Website

Cara, Feministe. February 15, 2009.

Scarleteen is a sex education website for teenagers and young adults.

Shocking: "Keep Your Legs Crossed, Sluts" Sex-Ed Strategy Fails

Jill Filipovic, Feministe. December 30, 2008.

The U.S. government has spent more than $1.5 billion on abstinence programs. What a terrible waste.

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.

A Message for Sex Educators: Sex Is Not Dirty

Lorraine Kenny, RH Reality Check. December 4, 2008.

Sex ed advocates have unwittingly undermined their message by adopting the language of abstinence-only groups.

Sarah Palin on Sex Ed

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check. October 24, 2008.

The Alaska Governor seemingly reverses her stance on sex education.

New Poll: Parents Overwhelmingly Support Age-Appropriate Sex Ed

Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check. October 5, 2008.

Political leaders are nervous about supporting comprehensive sex education in schools. But it may be a bigger political liability not to.

Top 5 Most Sexually Educational Movie Moments

Liz Langley, Alice the Goon. September 26, 2008.

We all need a little sex-ed -- despite what the abstinence-only crown thinks.

McCain Misrepresents Comprehensive Sex Ed

Joseph DiNorcia Jr, RH Reality Check. September 12, 2008.

It is our duty to move past the fear mongering and focus on putting the health and well-being of our children before short-term political gains.

How My 7-Year-Old Learned About Pre-Marital Sex from John McCain

Karen Dolan, AlterNet. September 3, 2008.

I wholly believe in educating my child about contraception. But given that he is 7, I could have waited a few years for that particular talk.

Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Movement Loses Ground

Joseph DiNorcia Jr, RH Reality Check. August 22, 2008.

Despite the best efforts of conservative groups and the Bush Administration, more kids are getting information that can save their lives.