Abstinence pledges do way more harm than good. They instill a sense of shame in individuals if they failed to live up to certain expectation. If a kid is going to abstain from sex of their own free will, they don’t need a ring to prove it. Nor do they need to make a vow to their parents.
Sex Education Matters Sexuality education in the classroom is imperative. It allows young people to understand not only the biology of sex but also the social and emotional cues ...
As a Certified Health Education Specialist and former elementary school nurse, public health is my primary focus. By channeling my expertise into the sexual health arena, I hope to help ...
Your sexual health changes as you get older. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. Sex education is typically considered a topic of discussion for young people, ...
Respect means caring The word respect has been consuming my thoughts recently. For Father's Day, dads from around the country explained that respecting one's spouse is the single most ...
The business section of the Sunday morning newspaper is the last place I thought I'd find an article about sexual harassment. But, it may be one of the most impactful ...
Planned Parenthood Changed My Life Many, many moons ago I volunteered at Planned Parenthood as a birth control educator. I saw women of all ages seeking help - some as ...
Despite the prevalence of health care clinics in nearly every community, whether it be within a hospital, school, private medical clinic, community-based, or even in the local grocery store, ...
A Rainbow of Love Today is the 28th year of National Coming Out Day. "Coming out" is a term used when an individual notifies friends and family about ...
It's all business: sexual harassment It is not often I read the business section of the newspaper on Sunday mornings. Rather, I tend to gravitate towards the Travel and ...
