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Asian-American Teens Say They Lie To Doctors About Sex

Doctors presume that Asian-American teens aren't having sex, and teenagers presume that doctors will tell their parents if they ask about contraception or other key aspects of sexual health.(Image...

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From Polio To Poverty To Sex Ed: 9 Predictions For 2018

We asked doctors, researchers and aid workers to look into the future. Here's what they foresee.

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For Some With Intellectual Disabilities, Ending Abuse Starts With Sex Ed

The high rates of sexual assault among people with intellectual disabilities can make romantic relationships difficult. One class aims to teach them about healthy relationships and sexuality.(Image...

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Trump Administration Sued Over Ending Funding Of Teen Pregnancy Programs

Several Planned Parenthood chapters and other groups are suing the federal government because they say their grants for sex education and pregnancy prevention were canceled without explanation.(Image...

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Starting A COVID-19 'Social Bubble'? How Safe Sex Communication Skills Can Help

Sex educators and sexologists have some advice for safe coronavirus socializing. Just like in the bedroom, overcommunicate about your needs and seek consent.(Image credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty...

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A new puberty guide for kids aims to replace anxiety with self-confidence

Talking about testes and menses can be super awkward for any kid. A new book tries to take the embarrassment out of growing up – and be inclusive of every body. (Image credit: Girlology )

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Texas got a sex ed update, but students and educators say there's still a lot...

The last time Texas updated its sex education curriculum, was in the '90s. Students will now learn about contraception and STIs — but not gender or consent. And the classes are all optional.(Image...

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Pride Week: The Importance Of Inclusion In Sex Education

Sex can be a nerve-racking experience no matter what. That's especially true if you have no clue what to do, and since LGBTQ+ topics are often left out of the conversation in school sex ed classes,...

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30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education

In 1994 on the National Mall, thousands of American teens pledged abstinence until marriage. The movement it created has influenced sex education in schools to this day.

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Readers' picks: 10 deeply engaged stories from July

The Trump assassination attempt and big Paris Olympics stars dominated the headlines in July. Here are some other stories that resonated with readers — but fell under the radar.(Image credit: Elizabeth...

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