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Ab-Only: Where Do We Go From Here?

James Wagoner, Advocates for Youth on April 30, 2008 - 9:45am
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The time has come for the Democrats to correct course and stop government funding of ineffective abstinence-only programs. How can congressional leaders continue to ignore the public health consensus about science-based programs?


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Hearing Highlights Ab-Only Industry In Peril

William Smith, SIECUS on April 30, 2008 - 9:42am
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Both the members of Congress and the lone public health researcher who spoke in support of abstinence-only at the recent Congressional hearing were scrambling for evidence.


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Not Everything About Sex Is Sexy

Marilyn Keefe, National Partnership for Women & Families on April 29, 2008 - 9:44am
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It's time for Congress to take a hard look at some less sexy aspects of sex and sexuality -- like the high rates of STIs contracted by teen girls.


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Hearings Assess the "Only" in Abstinence-Only

Matthew Blake, New Journalist Fellow on April 29, 2008 - 9:42am
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A congressional hearing Wednesday by the House oversight committee that promised to "assess the evidence" on abstinence-only demonstrated that social conservatives still shape the public debate on sexuality education.


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Do Not Ignore The Urgent, Burning Sensation

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check on April 16, 2008 - 9:49am
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Over-the-counter painkillers for urinary tract infections provide instant relief to thousands of women. But a recent study shows that an alarmingly high rate of women do not seek out proper medical attention and prescription medication after their painful symptoms are gone.


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Technological Quick Fixes in Sexual Health

Carolina Austria, RH Reality Check, Asia on December 4, 2007 - 10:26am
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Despite the recognized benefits of universal programs aimed at young girls there is still a need to raise concerns about vulnerable and disadvantaged groups of women who are simply falling through the cracks.


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The Golden Years: Sexually Active Seniors

Pamela Pizarro, RH Reality Check, North America on November 26, 2007 - 10:10am
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Do you need to have a sit down about sex with someone that you love? Is that person your mom, dad or even a grandparent? The reality is that the changing face of "seniors" means a lot more sexually active older adults.


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