Tag Archives: sex education

New Technology – “Sexting”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by caramhutchins

By now, most of us have probably heard about the latest wrinkle in teen dating and adolescent sexuality – “sexting.”  Just this weekend, The Boston Globe reported that police are investigating possible child pornography charges after an occurrence of sexting … Continue reading →

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Study of Teen Condom Use Encouraging

Posted on October 17, 2012 by caramhutchins

Findings from the largest nationally representative study of sexual and sexual-health behaviors ever fielded, conducted by Indiana University researchers, provides interesting data on intercourse and patterns of condom use by adolescents. The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB), … Continue reading →

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Seize “Teachable Moments” When Talking to Teens about Sex

Posted on October 2, 2012 by caramhutchins

It’s Let’s Talk Month a.k.a. National Family Sexuality Education Month, when we’re glad for the chance to urge parents and other adults to talk to their children about puberty, relationships, sex, and love.  Have we got great tips for you! … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Should We Fear Teen Mom?

Posted on July 22, 2012 by caramhutchins

First came the MTV reality show, 16 and Pregnant, a series of one-hour stories featuring a different teen girl and the challenges unplanned pregnancy brought into her life. It was popular with its young viewers, but the spinoff featuring the … Continue reading →

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Myths and Misinformation

Posted on June 16, 2012 by caramhutchins

At a recent Health Quarters professional trainings, a presenter asked the participants  – many of whom are school nurses, nurse practitioners in private practice, and other youth serving providers  – to share the kinds of misinformation and “mythical” practices they … Continue reading →

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