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47% of fathers in Saudi Arabia find it difficult to answer their children s questions related to sex and about 87% find it embarrassing to answer the questions, and, as a result, they tend to ignore them. Professor Amal Mohammed Banouna In her recent research study of the position of parents and teachers on offering…
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Sex Education is a Human Right
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También en español The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance (Woodhull), named in honor of Victoria Woodhull, joins the public discussion about sex education by framing it in the context of sexual freedom and human rights. Woodhull is a leader in advocacy and activism for sexual freedom, rights, and liberty and also acts as a convener of…
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Utah legislature passes bill requiring ‘abstinence-only’ sex education — or none at all
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(También en Español) News of Note: Utah legislature passes bill requiring ‘abstinence-only’ sex education — or none at all Utah legislature has passed a sex education bill that allows schools to decide whether they will teach students about human sexuality and in the event that they do, requires that it use “abstinence-only instruction materials.” The…
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Sex Education Gets Directly to Youths, Via Text
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(También en Español) News of Note: Sex Education Gets Directly to Youths, via Text – NYTimes.com “While heading to class last year, Stephanie Cisneros, a Denver-area high school junior, was arguing with a friend about ways that sexually transmitted diseasesmight be passed along. Ms. Cisneros knew she could resolve the dispute in class — but not by raising…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Dedicated to Education
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Go4KBq8Hg” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] What are the best ways for us to get information about sexual freedom to our friends, fellow students, neighbors, and co-workers? Have you ever given a presentation, held a class, or even just started up a conversation with someone about sexuality and gender issues that are important to you?…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Porn Education
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5c6Vj2jIo8″ pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Is there such a thing as good porn and bad porn? What about hetero-male-produced porn vs women-, LGBT- amateur-produced porn which is just as enticing? Will universal replete sex ed in our schools change the face of the male-dominated porn industry, which mostly objectifies and exploits women? Leave a…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Birds and the Bees
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[pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZzDo_NJUI” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Meet Ying, who doesn’t really believe in the abstinence-only approach, and tells us why. She received much of her formal sexual education in Catholic school, and shares with us some of the topics they covered. She tells us about her traditional parents and their expectations for her. And she has some wisdom…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Do your own research
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[pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAB5EHtffJw” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] The level of sex education in America’s schools is impartial at best and at its worst calls for abstinence. What has been your experience? Many people believe that the responsibility for sex education lies with your parents. How has the worked for you? The bottom line makes you responsible for your own…
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Decriminalizing Sexting
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Manassas Case Rekindles Debate Over Penalties for Sexting The recent efforts of Manassas police and Prince William County prosecutors to photograph the erect genitalia of a 17-year-old boy for evidence in a “sexting” case has revived a debate in Virginia over whether such conduct between minors should be illegal at all . . . Sexting is a…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Let’s Talk About Sex
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[pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJCcCAxK0hk” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] We are taking a second look at this video which asked a lot of basic questions. Many of you contacted us privately with your answers, and often with questions as well. So what do you think? Who taught you about sex? Were you able to talk with your parents about it? Do parents have…
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