Sexuality Education
Pride and Parenting: Gay Fatherhood in America
November 2, 2009 - 11:40am (Print)
In her new book, Gay Fatherhood: Narratives of Family and Citizenship in America, Ellen Lewin investigates the nuances of gay adoption and describes the many challenges gay men face—from the “family values” Right as much as from the “radical queer” Left—as they actively seek to become parents.
How to Become an Expatriate of "Ow"-ville
by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com
April 8, 2011 - 6:16am (Print)
Does vaginal intercourse hurt? Feel like you're the only one in the whole wide world who doesn't think it's the best thing ever? Here's a reality check and some places to get started to ditch sexual pain and find pleasure instead.
Roundup: Four Percent of U.S. Population Identifies as LGBT
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
April 7, 2011 - 10:06am (Print)
Four percent of population is LGBT; Ohio student cannot distribute abortion/breast cancer flyers in a classroom; the Candies Foundation defends payment to Bristol Palin; should sexual orientation be included in medical records?
A Global Impact: Multipurpose Prevention Technologies
reader diary by Yukti Malhotra, Reproductive Health Technologies Project
April 6, 2011 - 11:54am (Print)
While women have made huge strides in the social, economic, and political spheres, our most fundamental right—the right to control our reproductive health—remains in serious jeopardy all over the world. Thanks to exciting new Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs), we have the potential to revolutionize a woman’s control over her reproductive life.
Roundup: Bristol Makes a Quarter Million as Abstinence Spokesperson
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
April 6, 2011 - 10:17am (Print)
The Candies Foundation pays Bristol $262k but grants only $35k for teen pregnancy prevention; the FBI releases 10-year old threats against Dr. Tiller; Delaware may enact parental consent; Illinois cannot force pharmacies to distribute emergency contraception.
How The "U-Word" Exposes the Anti-Choice Movement
by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check
April 5, 2011 - 7:51pm (Print)
A recent attempt to censor use of the word "uterus" on the floor of the Florida statehouse tells a lot about what motivates the anti-choice movement: severe prudery and misogyny.
Follow Amanda Marcotte on Twitter, @amandamarcotte
Candies Foundation Spends Big Dollars on Palin, Little on Prevention
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
April 5, 2011 - 3:03pm (Print)
As reported today by Jezebel.com, the Candies Foundation, which touts itself as being focused on preventing teen pregnancy, spent far more on one teen mom, Bristol Palin, than on any real initiative to prevent teens from getting pregnant.
Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson
Candies Foundation Spends Big Dollars on Palin, Little on Prevention
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
April 5, 2011 - 3:03pm (Print)
As reported today by Jezebel.com, the Candies Foundation, which touts itself as being focused on preventing teen pregnancy, spent far more on one teen mom, Bristol Palin, than on any real initiative to prevent teens from getting pregnant.
Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson
Ideological Earmarks and Deficit Hypocrisy
by James Wagoner, Advocates for Youth
April 4, 2011 - 3:13pm (Print)
On Tuesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote to eliminate a program based on evidence in favor of one with no evidence of effectiveness. Earmarks are ok, as long as they are ideological.
Sex::Tech Conference on New Media, Youth and Sexual Health
by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check
April 1, 2011 - 9:23am (Print)
Watch the Sex::Tech conference as health and technology professionals, youth, parents and community leaders discuss new media and its impact on sexual health.
