sex education

Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent

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Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy and consent as inappropriate for students. Officials from the Florida Department of Education, led by an appointee of Republican Gov. … Read more

In Catholic Paraguay’s 1st sex ed program, condoms can’t be trusted, love is forever, boys don’t cry

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In Catholic Paraguay’s 1st sex ed program, condoms can’t be trusted, love is forever, boys don’t cry

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Ahead of her 15th birthday, Diana Zalazar’s body had gotten so big she could no longer squeeze into the dress she bought for her quinceañera to celebrate her passage into womanhood in Paraguay. Her mother sought help from a doctor, who suspected that growing inside of the 14-year-old Catholic choir girl could … Read more

Expert encourages parents to open sex talk with key topics

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Expert encourages parents to open sex talk with key topics

Rachel Coler Mulholland, a sex expert and assistant professor in psychology at the University of Minnesota Morris, has shared a detailed guide for parents on how to discuss self-exploration and safe sex with their children. The mum-of-three, who gained fame on TikTok where she put her own parenting advice into practice, has now penned a … Read more

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to require anti-abortion group video, or comparable, in public schools

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to require anti-abortion group video, or comparable, in public schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee would become the latest state to require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or something comparable, under legislation that is headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. The GOP-dominated Senate passed the legislation Thursday, with the five Democrats in attendance and one … Read more

21 Best Sex Toy Sites of 2024: Unique Vibrators, Discreet Packaging, and More

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21 Best Sex Toy Sites of 2024: Unique Vibrators, Discreet Packaging, and More

Standout Toy: PlusOne is all about making sexual wellness accessible to the masses — hence, why it’s at a big-box retailer like Target. Measuring just under six inches, the Vibrating Bullet is as discreet and portable as it gets. But, make no mistake, it has 10 vibration settings that’ll knock your socks off, plus, a … Read more