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Why are some nonprofit organizations that don't agree with the Bush administration's "abstinence only" philosophy repeatedly investigated by the government, while faith-based groups get a free pass?
By Christopher Healy
October 28, 2003
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A sensible, open-minded book for parents who want their kids to have a healthy attitude toward sex -- but not have any.
By Amy Benfer
May 2, 2003
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A new series about sex -- on Showtime this weekend -- dares to make movies for teens by teens.
By Amy Benfer
February 14, 2003
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"Harmful to Minors" author Judith Levine talks about why American parents are afraid of their teenagers' sexuality, says kids know the difference between coercion and consent -- and blasts critics who say she advocates pedophilia.
By Amy Benfer
April 19, 2002
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Surgeon General David Satcher issues a clear-eyed report on sex -- and perhaps signs his own political death warrant in the process.
By Jennifer Foote Sweeney
June 29, 2001
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Dr. Satcher was brave to release a report that says abstinence isn't everything, but it's up to us to change the culture.
By Michael Castleman
June 29, 2001
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Kids -- and their parents -- need to tackle taboos, says psychiatrist Lynn Ponton.
By Amy Benfer
January 10, 2001
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A federal study reveals the terrible failures inherent in teen vows to chastity.
By Jennifer Foote Sweeney
January 8, 2001
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By Michael Castleman
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December 13, 2000
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Both liberal and conservative sex ed activists have it wrong: We should stop saying that sex is dangerous and help parents talk to their kids instead.
By Michael Castleman
December 11, 2000
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Life is one long vagina monologue for this precocious teen, the daughter of a sex educator.
By Carmen Winant
May 17, 2000
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Chinese parents and teachers are not sure they want rubbers sold at colleges.
By Jack Boulware
May 11, 2000
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New Egyptian network to deal with sex and birth control.
By Jack Boulware
May 8, 2000
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The real news is that access to medical abortion doesn't increase the overall rate.
By Elissa Keeler Miller
January 13, 2000
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Four random but not randy "tween" girls talk about boobs, boys and sex -- and why they're not in a hurry to have any of it.
By Karen Houppert
October 22, 1999
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Massive government funds pay for abstinence-only sex education -- and beach parties.
By Sharon Lerner
September 23, 1999
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George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" is a lie; Tibetans don't deserve their oppression; is "sex ed" just a way of controlling teenagers?
Letters to the Editor
August 16, 1999
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Are frank online discussions of blow jobs and masturbation empowering teen girls -- or turning them into Lolitas?
By Janelle Brown
July 28, 1999
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In her crusade for filtered Net access, the talk-radio moralist goes
after sex educators, the American Library Association and porn.
By Patrizia DiLucchio
May 27, 1999
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Is "Our First Time" serious sex-education or cheesy scam?
By Greg Lindsay
July 16, 1998
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By Susie Bright
June 19, 1998
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There are still plenty of dull sex books for kids with organ
diagrams that resemble bus maps of Rome. But there are also some
honest, respectful books that tell kids what they really want to
know.
By Polly Shulman
May 13, 1998
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By Susie Bright
November 8, 1997
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Of first bras, near-kisses and why the sixth grade sucks
By Cynthia Joyce
August 11, 1997
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By Susie Bright
July 4, 1997
No sex, please -- or we'll audit you
The birds and the bees for post-Puritans
What's so bad about good sex?
A teen sex guru speaks
The virginity hoax
Teach your children well
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