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to be working. A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that two-thirds of these programs significantly improved one or more sexual behaviors. They also found that many programs reduced or delayed sexual activity, or increasing condom use (Kirby). Overall, these programs were found to reduce risky sexual behaviors and increase contraceptive use (Kirby). Despite these statistics providing clear, articulate proof that these programs work, many schools and states are still not…

In recent discussions of sex education, a controversial issue has been whether children and teenagers should be taught sex education or abstinence-only classes. On the one hand, some argue that sex education should be taught to children and teenagers. On the other hand, however, others argue that Abstinence-only classes are a better teaching method. In sum, then, the issue is what form of sex-education is more beneficial to the lives of young people. While some may believe that abstinence-only…

from Albany, New York. Because she lived in a small town, everybody knew each other. This meant that her pharmacist knew her grandmother, who would then definitely know if my mother went in to buy condoms (if she could—if she had a latex or spermicide allergy, she wouldn 't have been able to buy condoms at all) and could, hypothetically, spread gossip around the whole town that she was having sex. Especially in such a small town like that, the idea that she had sex—which she didn 't, because as…

involved with not practicing protected intercourse and the various resources available to help them get contraceptives. Instead of teaching abstinence only, more schools could teach comprehensive sex education and nurses could be required to have condoms and birth control available. Parents should not shy away from having these type of conversations with their child, whether the child wants to talk to them about it or not, the parents has the right to force the conversation. Self -efficacy –…

Gender roles in the media influence society greatly. Media has the ability to portray genders in ways that they really do not act in real life and American society. Even with reality shows, individuals in the shows put on an act in a way to persuade the audience’s mind to keep them watching. For this assignment I chose to watch two different shows that were on ABC Family. I was quick to learn that the “family channel” is not so much for the family. Things such as sex, power, health, parenting,…

or oral sex without using a condom (AVERT). Unprotected sex is becoming an increasingly common health concern and often times leads to serious consequences such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. Male latex condoms are currently the only contraceptive method that works efficiently to prevent STIs and pregnancies, when used correctly. When using a male condom is not an option, female condoms can be used; however, the female condom has not had as much success in…

Any kind of medicine you consume has side effects, and birth control is no different from any of them. First off there are several different forms of birth control such as pills, shot, patch, male and female condoms, contraceptive sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm, and many more. It is great that there is a variety of options to meet each individuals need but each other these have their own risks. The shot and patch some users have reported nausea, headaches, and…

little knowledge on how to protect themselves against STI/STD’s may be answered through more advanced sex education classes in school. Comprehensive knowledge to these subjects will be provided in the classroom including: birth controls, the use of condoms to prevent STI/STD’s, sexual behavior, meanwhile also encouraging abstinence and delayed sexual activity. Few parents disagree with school’s providing the information to their children; although, the parents who do contradict may not be…

research shows higher transmission rates to their clients. Another part of the plan is to reach out to available grants in order to gain funding to come up with resources, specifically condoms and educational pamphlets. By being able to retrieve and distribute resources to those who report lack of accessibility of getting condoms it can serve as a tool to decrease transmission rates. Educational pamphlets will be provided as a resource to people and will be created for low literacy levels to…

In 2013 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that half of all new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were among youth ages 15 to 24. According to the CDC, “1 in 4 sexually active adolescent females have an STD.” HIV rates among adolescents have decreased over the years, but males ages 13 to 19 still account for approximately 80% of new HIV cases in 2010. Even though cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea have also decreased, these two STDs are still the highest among…