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Abstinence or Abstinence-Only Education Verses Safe Sex Education: Which is the Best Solution?The belief exists that teaching abstinence education is a waste of time. Is it right to assume that children and teenagers won't choose to abstain so they might as well be taught about "safe sex" instead? Following is a comprehensive look into this matter- Choosing Not to Have SexSex is a strange animal. One wrong move on the road to sexual freedom, and you derail, possibly changing--or ending your life, forever. Upfront and thought provoking information on the newest trend in our society today.
Study Claims that Early Sexual Abstinence Doesn't Prevent Risky BehaviorA new study reveals that early sexual activity doesn't necessarily predict whether someone will become a promiscuous adult, or engage in more risky behavior than someone who waits.- Will Abstinence Underwear Really Work on Teens?What Would Your Mother Do? is marketing abstinence underwear to teen girls and their mothers. So will they actually help teens abstain from sex, or does this company stand to profit from useless, headline-grabbing products?
Bristol Palin Gets Hefty Paycheck as Abstinence AmbassadorAccording to reports in publications such as US Weekly, Bristol Palin earned $262,000 as the Candie's Foundation Abstinence Ambassador. Read on to find out why this author finds this so disturbing.- Abstinence, a Constant Struggle for Unmarried Women of All AgesThe sounds of whispered prayers are heartd in a candle-lit atmosphere in a small sanctuary. A congregation has gathered together to praise God.
- Types of Natural Family PlanningNatural Family Planning requires couples to avoid sex on certain days to prevent the woman from getting pregnant.
- Sex Ed: Abstinence or Contraception? Why Can't We Teach Both?Kids should be taught both abstinence and contraception.
Abstinence Ain't ItAbstinence-only proponents ignore reality.- Abortion: Choosing Life Over Death is Easy when You Are Properly EducatedIt is an issue of control for most women. People argue that the fetus is not alive until birth. As the bumper sticker says, "If it's not a baby, then you're not pregnant."
- Abstinence Help Guide: How to Handle Situations that Often AriseWhen you become abstinent, there are many situations that will arise that you probably aren't prepared for. Luckily, here are some ways you can handle common situations that occur for abstinent people.
- Abstinence Before Marriage; Good in Theory, Difficult Without God's HelpAbstinence before marriage; good in theory, difficult without God's help
Abstinence Until Marriage Gets Boost from New StudyA new survey of over 2,000 married couples has revealed that abstinence before marriage really does help relationships.- Bristol Palin Should Not Be an Advocate for AbstinenceYou thought Sarah Palin was bad? Bristol, her daughter, might be in her class.
- Abstinence: An Experience in Personal Growth (Gone Wrong)This is my own true (possibly fictional) story of determined self growth... Gone horribly wrong.
Teaching Abstinence Will Never WorkA lot of parents and schools are pushing the idea of abstinence, but the way they're going about it, it's not likely to have the desired effect.- How to Promote Abstinence in Your ChildrenHere are some tips to promote abstinence in your child. Try to remember your child is still an individual who will have their own thoughts and feelings on the matter, so communication is important.
Abstinence Produced Peace in My LifeAbstinence is not solely based on physical strength. You have to be spiritually filled to abstain from sex. You cannot expect a girl whose body and environment have been processed with sexual images to abstain naturally.- Should Sex Ed Be Compulsory in Schools?This is an essay that looks into the issue of whether or not sex education should be a requirement in schools.
Abstinence-Only Programs Criticized at AIDS ConferenceWhile the PEPFAR program is criticized for its emphasis on abstinence, Obama's Global Health Initiative will cover more bases.- Sex Education - What is the Best Course?Ideally, sex education should be taught by loving parents, and abstinence until marriage should form the core of the instruction.
Ways to Encourage Sexual Abstinence in TeensParents should raise the standard by encouraging sexual abstinence to their teens.- Why Abstinence and Intelligent Design Should Be in Public CurriculumReligious bias does not have to be included while teaching abstinence and intelligent design, and these ideas should be included in public teaching.
Mark Souder Affair: Abstinence for Teens, Not Married PoliticiansThe Mark Souder affair, a vocal promoter of abstinence-only education for teens, is only the latest example of a married Republican politician who opposes sex outside of marriage yet engages in sex outside of marriage himself. What's the deal?- American Sex Education - Are We Teaching the Right Thing?Most sex education in schools and from parents is very limited, and typically centers on abstinence. Is that enough, or is there more that we should be teaching our teens?
- What Do Lady Gaga, Tim Tebow and Robert Pattinson Have in Common?Tim Tebow, Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson and The Jonas Brothers all preach abstinence in a time when we "expect" our celebrities to be promiscuous.
- Spare Me the Abstinence SpeechPremarital Sex: An argument in favor of information -- not ultimatums.
- Teaching Abstinence Leads to Troubled Relationships Between Parents and ChildIf my parents taught nothing but abstinence why did I have sex at the age of sixteen?
- Abstinence Before MarriageMr. & Mrs. Wichita practiced abstinence before they were married.
- Bristol Palin Makes a Commercial on Abstinence for the Candie's FoundationBristol Palin makes a commercial on abstinence for The Candie's Foundation, despite the fact abstinence did not work for her.
Teaching About Abstinence Delays Sexual Activity in TeensTeens who were involved in a behavioral intervention focusing on abstinence were more likely to delay their first sexual encounter than teens receiving an intervention utilizing the more traditional general health promotion approach.
Boys and Sex...And Sex...And SexA new online survey asking boys and young men about sex, plus a new abstinence education study, reveal surprising results.- Sexual Abstinence Until Marriage is BestA sexually transmitted disease or pregnancy can result from one sexual encounter. Why risk a lifetime of suffering for a few minutes of pleasure? Love and lust differ greatly. Committed love can wait, as it lasts a lifetime.
Oprah and Her Interview with Bristol and Sarah Palin About Sexual AbstinenceThis is about the interview with Sarah Palin and Bristol by Oprah and reporting on Good Morning America.- Comprehensive Sex Education: Good or Bad?It's a debate that has raged for years. Should kids be taught about sex outside of the home? What about the kids that aren't taught anything?
- The Pros and Cons of Abstinence Before Your WeddingLearn about the pros and cons of abstaining from sex before your wedding, even when you are not a virgin.
- SEX Abstinence Months-- JULY and AUGUSTSex plays a vital role in almost all cultural practices. Ayurveda and Siddha medicinal systems of South India have given a lot of regulations about practicing sex. They suggest abstinence of sex in July-August.
- Talking to Your Kids About Sex: Abstinence Vs. Safe SexNo matter how you do it, talking to your kids about sex is important, but there are many ways to approach the subject.
- Bristol Palin: Abstinence is Not RealisticBristol Palin admits that abstinence is unrealistic for teens.
Bristol Palin Says Abstinence is "Not Realistic"Bristol Palin revealed to Fox News' Greta van Susteren that telling her mother that she was pregnant was more difficult than the actual labor, that teaching abstinence was unrealistic, and her mother's views were not necessarily the same as her own.
