Part of the problem of looking at statistics for STIs is that often higher numbers are related to better testing and reporting methods. But either way, having half a million cases of STIs in the UK is something that needs to be addressed. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) just released a report saying that this ...
Some people claim that sexually active teenagers are all risk takers, trouble makers, and going to hell in a handbasket. That’s just not true. Researchers have finally sorted out casual from serious teen relationships and it looks like it’s not as simple as sex being bad.
Boots, one of the major pharmacies in the UK, will soon allow sales of emergency contraception (EC) through their website. People say this will lead to more promiscuity, STIs, and even younger girls being at risk.
The Sex Party in Australia is gearing up for their first federal election. They were created in response to the conservative government and, although they have some great ideas, it can be hard to take them seriously. Some of their proposals are great and I think should be included in all modern societies. For example: ...
When an awkward situation arises do you ever wish that you could stop time, figure out how to respond, and then deal with it? Educators are developing a virtual sex game to teach girls how to fend off advances. Using a motion-capture suit, they will be placed in situations and will earn points for the ...
The UK has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in western Europe. While we can’t blame teachers for what goes on outside the classroom, anything they can do to improve these young people’s sexual knowledge would be helpful. So what can teachers and schools do to help? Have integrated, comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education starting from kindergarten ...
No kidding?! I think we all knew that being a teenage mum was a problem. Both the mum and baby are likely to be underweight (and all the problems that come with that). But what can we do about it? Researchers looked at 50,000 women between 14 and 29 to see how their pregnancies fared. ...
Sexually active elementary school children in Massachusetts are being given condoms after counselling and education. This is without their parents’ knowledge and people are up in arms (of course!). But I fail to see the problem. If your kids are sexually active don’t you want them to be able to protect themselves?! Young people, and especially ...
Last year British kids almost got sex education as a requirement in their school curriculum from age 15. But it was dropped right before the election. Now, a public health advisory group (NICE) has again said that sex education should start from age five. It’s time to stop talking and get on with starting the program!
Mack, Morning Quickie
In America, anti-abortion advocates must be celebrating in the streets. Eleven states have passed laws this year restricting abortion and 370 state bills are under consideration. I think it’s time we finally accept that women will never be completely free to choose and there will always be an ongoing battle over rights to abortion. Also, for ...