Sex educators and sexologists have some advice for safe coronavirus socializing. Just like in the bedroom, overcommunicate about your needs and seek consent.
Several Planned Parenthood chapters and other groups are suing the federal government because they say their grants for sex education and pregnancy prevention were canceled without explanation.
The high rates of sexual assault among people with intellectual disabilities can make romantic relationships difficult. One class aims to teach them about healthy relationships and sexuality.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Youth Legislature is proposing public high schools teach students about sexual consent and the ramifications of breaking certain laws.
Utah lawmakers gave one of the final approvals needed for a proposal that would get rid of a state law that bans the "advocacy of homosexuality" in schools, a move driven by a court challenge from gay rights groups.
A pair of gay rights advocacy groups said Thursday a judge should halt Utah state laws that discriminate against LGBT students by restricting talk about homosexuality in schools.
Utah LGBT activists are suing to strike down a state law that bans what it calls advocacy of homosexuality in the classroom, one of several such measures around the country.
Doctors presume that Asian-American teens aren't having sex, and teenagers presume that doctors will tell their parents if they ask about contraception or other key aspects of sexual health.
It's the job of a patrol to stop what's called "Eve-teasing" — the sexual harassment of women. The effort reflects the country's ongoing gender tensions.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Gay and Lesbian Community Center is offering free sex education classes to high school students as an alternative to the Clark County School District's abstinence-based sex ed.
Most school sex education programs stick to the nuts and bolts of biology. Teenagers who also talk about what makes for a good relationship are more likely to avoid pregnancy and STDs, a study finds.
You can tell them to do their homework or scold them about breaking curfew. But how do you talk to your kids about sex? And when should you tell them? We ask the experts about how to broach the birds and bees to your children.
When do you teach kids about the birds and the bees? Psychoanalyst Joyce McFadden says if your child is old enough to identify her earlobe, then "she's old enough to know what her vulva is." When do you teach your kids about sex and sexuality? And how much do you tell them? How did your parents tell you about sex, menstruation, masturbation, and gender differences? Or did you learn from school, church, or your friends? And how does growing up in Las Vegas, with its sexualized attitude, affect how kids understand sex and sexuality? Tell us your story. Experts around the nation weigh in.
How do we learn about sex in Nevada's schools? The school district has a set curriculum it gives to teachers and nurses. But some groups say that isn't enough - Planned Parenthood isn't allowed to go into classrooms and teach teens. Another group is turning to local pastors to educate young people in church. How do we teach our kids about sex? How much should they know? Does education increase or decrease the risks of pregnancy and STDs? Do our kids not know enough... or more than we think? And how much of that is correct? Are you a teen or parent - what do you think about sex ed? We want to hear from you.
