Though sex education for younger children (under nine years old) has not been widely adopted in the United States, there have been a number of studies in recent years in support of starting sex education during preschool. In addition, both SIECUS’ Guidelines for Comprehensive...
When it comes to sex, the teen years are full of changes, pressures, and excitement. While the average age of first intercourse is 17, by the time students reach their teen years they’ve most likely heard something about sex. Therefore much of the work with teens is correcting...
As sex educators, it is on us to state up-to-date on the latest policies, information, and resources. Luckily, there are a number of resources that make this task easier. Below you will find a select list of these resources, starting with education standards that can guide your work...
Teaching sex education in schools comes with its own set of challenges. Many school districts have restrictions and/or strict guidelines regarding sex education curricula. To guide your work in schools, Liore Klein, a sex educator who’s worked with a variety of non-profits,...
The good news is that teen birth rates, formally known as the adolescent fertility rate, are dropping throughout the world. Nevertheless, the majority (95%) of teen births among girls aged 15-19 still occur in low- and middle-income countries. The highest rates are found in sub-Saharan...
Teen pregnancy rates have been on the decline in recent decades, hitting an all-time low in 2010. Despite the fact that declines have occurred across all states and racial/ethnic groups, there continue to be large health disparities by age, geographic region, race/ethnicity, and...
Earlier this year, the media buzzed with news of the “mysterious†decline in teen pregnancy rates. While theories about the true cause abounded, sex educators understood that a variety of factors played a role.These ranged from MTV’s teen pregnancy shows to broader implementation...