Within this article, Joan Helmich (2009) explores the current research presented around the goals of comprehensive sex education programs and separate goals or principles that should be incorporated. She emphasizes the significance of focusing on the affected group of younger individuals, rather than ways for improving negative behaviors associated with these sex education programs. Specifically, Helmich (2009) suggests that comprehensive sex educators should incorporate the idea of abstinence and contraceptives as forms of safe sex practices while exploring characteristics within puberty including the human anatomy, sexual attitudes, and social interactions, among others. This source did not involve an actual study due to its focus on the
