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Public health
fromTruthout
6 days ago

16 States Sue HHS After It Threatens to Cut Funds Over Trans Inclusion in Sex Ed

HHS rules threaten withholding millions in sex-ed funding from states including transgender or nonbinary people in curricula, prompting lawsuits and risking education access.
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LGBT
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Appropriate sex education for children is not stealing their innocence

Early education in consent and boundaries fosters healthy adult relationships and acknowledges sexual orientation cannot be created by external influence.
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fromWIRED
4 months ago
Media industry

Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But They're Not Going Away

fromWIRED
4 months ago
Media industry

Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But They're Not Going Away

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Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Sex Ed Should Cover Fertility Too

Lack of fertility education leaves many misinformed; early, comprehensive sex education about fertility decline and preservation could help people achieve desired family size.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Chloe Fineman Shares The Rejected 'SNL' Ideas She Won't Stop Pitching

"I feel a lot less crazy there, as you learn the ups and downs and how to just genuinely enjoy it. Comedy is at its best when you're being loose and at its worst when you're really tense and overthinking things. All my best stuff I've ever gotten on the show has been Plan D or 'I don't know, how about this?' It's not the thing I'd spent all night meticulously trying to make work."
Film
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Women
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son

Normalizing discussions about periods and menstrual products is improving, yet stigma and discomfort still exist.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

I Didn't Expect The Sims 4 To Be So Helpful With Our Family's Sex Talk

The Sims can facilitate important discussions about relationships and sexuality between parents and children.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pupils in England to be taught law behind sex and gender identity, new guidance says

Pupils should learn laws on biological sex and gender reassignment without endorsing specific views according to new government guidance.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Are you having enough 'Tuesday sex'? The secret to long-lasting intimacy in a relationship

Ita O'Brien, an intimacy coordinator known for her work on 'Sex Education' and 'Normal People', emphasizes that on-screen portrayals of sex greatly influence our understanding and experiences of intimacy in relationships.
Relationships
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Health experts warn Trump's new policies for HHS teen pregnancy program could reverse decades of progress

The Trump administration rewrote the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, raising concerns it could reverse progress in sexual health education.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The science-backed guide to having better sex

I became a sex educator for the nerdiest possible reason. When I got to undergrad, I knew I was gonna be going to grad school for something, I had no idea what, but I knew I needed volunteer work on my resume to look like a good grad school candidate.
Women
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: Sex therapist Grace Alice O'Se - How sex in Ireland has lost the 'shame factor'

The conversation around sex in Ireland has evolved, losing much of its shame factor, but challenges remain due to children's exposure to pornography.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump administration orders California to remove gender identity from sex education lessons

California must act quickly to comply with federal orders regarding its sex education curriculum or face significant financial consequences.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z

The Supreme Court's decision on abortion has led to significant changes in Gen Z's perspectives about sex, contributing to a decline in sexual activity.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Trump admin. threatens to pull funding for CA sex ed program over 'disturbing gender ideology'

"If this language is taken away, I think it creates more harms in these communities. It creates more division. You’re basically depriving a generation from understanding what these issues mean."
SF LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, schools must protect teenagers better

Mandatory education on domestic abuse and coercive behavior is essential for students aged 16 to 18.
The Independent champions accessible journalism, opposing paywalls to provide unbiased reporting.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Porn and AI Are the Real Sex Educators

Children are encountering explicit content as early as age 10, often before receiving any sex education.
The prevalence of aggressive sexual behavior is increasing among youth, despite them having less sex overall.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Demystifying Pleasure: Openness About Masturbation Matters

Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality that should not be stigmatized.
Education about masturbation can help combat shame and promote healthy sexual communication.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

17 Health "Lies" Parents Still Believe (But Really Shouldn't), According To Pediatricians

Parents should be aware of common health misconceptions affecting children, emphasizing the need for correct information on dental care, illness diagnosis, and sexual education.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Parents outraged after district gives middle school kids explicit sex survey - despite opt-out

A Massachusetts school district is facing backlash for including sexually explicit questions in a health survey administered to middle school students.
Gadgets
fromBustle
5 months ago

Wanna Go Around Back? Try These Toys & Training Kits

Anal sex toys can enhance pleasure for all genders and require careful and safe exploration.
Women
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

I critique men after sex to train them for their next lover - this age group is best in bed

Women should communicate their desires in the bedroom.
Younger men may prioritize their partner's pleasure more than older men.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

What Explains the Large Orgasm Gap Between Men and Women?

A recent German study found that participants, especially men and even many women, lack basic knowledge about the clitoris and its role in female pleasure.
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Women
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Women Are Sharing The "Weird" Things Their Body Did That They Later Found Out Were 100% Normal

Many women experience bodily functions they consider weird, highlighting the need for better sex education in the U.S.
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