What's wrong with abstinence-only sexuality education programs?

Article Abstract:

The Sexual Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) supports abstinence but not abstinence-only approaches to sexuality education. Abstinence-only sexuality education programs are ineffective methods of giving young people the skills to delay their involvement in sexual behaviors. Furthermore, they exhibit inconsistencies with federal requirements for sexuality education programs. Comprehensive sexuality education, on the other hand, can effectively help young people delay their sexual behavior and grow into healthy and responsible adults.

Methods, Study and teaching, Public opinion, Sexual abstinence, Sex Information and Education Council of the United States

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We need more than magic

Article Abstract:

It is very unfortunate that the public and the media had to wait for Magic Johnson's announcement of his AIDS infection before the necessary attention was given to this issue. Several positive developments followed the announcement but there is so much more to be done before the battle against this disease is won. The latter can only be achieved by promoting awareness, lobbying for increased funding and providing services and treatment to those who need them.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Social aspects, Prevention, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, AIDS (Disease)

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Report the 12th World Congress of Sexology

Article Abstract:

The 12th World Congress of Sexology held in August, 1995 in Yokohama involving 700 sexuality professionals from 40 countries came to the conclusion that culture and political perception have significance influence on sexual orientation. The aim of the symposium was sexuality education. Participants found that researchers need information on programs and resources about sexual education. The conference was sponsored by the World Association of Sexology.

Conferences, meetings and seminars

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