evidence-based sex education ... finally!


	evidence-based sex education ... finally!

kelsoweikal

8-4-2009 12:59 PM

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sex education, abstinence

kelsoweikal says:

yes, values are important ... but research has indicated that the values based abstinence education isn't working! in fact, teens who come from religious backgrounds and make pledges to abstain from sex until they are married are some of the least likely to use contraceptives and engage in safe sex, but engage in sex none-the-less ..

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