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Researchers report that STD rates in the U.S. are through the roof. "We have among the highest rates of STDs of any developed country in the world," said John Douglas from the CDC, who suggests abstinence-only is to blame. [Reuters]Teen Pregnancy, STDs Rose In Bush Years • Anti-Abortion Zealot Threatens "Violent Convulsions"
A CDC study found that rates of teen pregnancy and STDs rose during the Bush years, reversing earlier decreases. Gee, maybe abstinence-only doesn't work? • More »Comprehensive Sex Ed Versus Abstinence-Only Programs: A Comparison
Last night Primetime showed teens being taught proper condom use at a comprehensive sex education class in Massachusetts. Meanwhile in Texas, kids receive actual "virgin cards." In the clip at left, Paige renews her pledge because at 14, she's pregnant.Teen Pregnancy Special Shows Burden Usually Falls On Girls
Good Morning America previewed tonight's Primetime special on teen pregnancy. Eight out of 10 fathers eventually leave their expectant girlfriends, like Taylor, shown at in the clip at left dancing at the prom after refusing to take his pregnant partner.UCLA Student Exposes The False "Options" Of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
In a disturbing Huffington Post piece, UCLA student Myra Duran visits a crisis pregnancy center to find out how "empowering" it really is. More »The Fruits Of Abstinence-Only: Fewer Condoms, More Teen Pregnancy
The steady drop in teen pregnancy stalled and may even have reversed between 2003 and 2007. The reason: teens are using less contraception, possibly because abstinence-only education sucks. [EurekAlert, NYT]Bristol Changes Tune On Abstinence; Todd Calls Tripp A "Mistake"
Is This The End For Abstinence-Only Education?
The end of the Bush era may signal the end of the "abstinence-only" approach to sex education programs. Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York hopes to end the failing programs with the "Prevention First Act." More »Teen Pregnancy Rates Rise in 26 States
Mississippi has displaced Texas as the state with the highest teen pregnancy rate, according to a federal report released Wednesday. More »9th Grade Girls Suspended For Sex-Ed T-Shirts