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jeff wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:41 PM:" Yet all of the above is moot, because the California Education Code already requires schoolchildren be taught respect for all committed relationships.You read that right. It's in yet another chapter and section the anti-gay forces fail to cite, 51933, Chapter 5.6. California Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act, Article 2. Authorized Comprehensive Sexual Health Education: 51933. [a] School districts may provide comprehensive... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Scottish survey reveals contraception myths Oct 8, 2008
Last Updated: Wednesday 8 October 2008 07:21 GMT. by Published on October 7, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Circumcision HIV impact doubted Oct 8, 2008
Michael Carter, of the HIV information service NAM, said: "It's my sense that there has been a tempering of the excitement about circumcision, and researchers are now favouring a 'combination prevention' approach. "Circumcision may have a place in this in some settings, but so too do good sexual health, consistent condom use, and there's real excitement and debate about the role of HIV treatment in prevention. " Will Nutland, of the HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, said: "This research adds... (BBC News)
Adolescent Sexual Health Educators Hold Partnership Conference Oct 7, 2008
Posted on: Monday, October 6, 2008. Judith F. ClarkReader Submitted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disgraced doctor was free to work Oct 7, 2008
THE disgraced obstetrician Roman Hasil had been rejected from practice in three other states but was still allowed to work in NSW when he applied for a job in January at a private sexual health clinic in Sydney. The NSW Medical Board had failed to inform Marie Stopes International that Dr Hasil had been under investigation for a year in relation to eight botched sterilisation operations in New Zealand in 2005 and 2006, an executive at the company said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Myths about contraceptives revealed! Oct 7, 2008
The poll of 55 women, carried out by sexual health specialists in southern Scotland, discovered that women did not go for long-acting hormonal contraception because of the fear of gaining weight ... "We are shooting ourselves in the foot by saying they are long-acting, and we need to emphasise that they don''t impair fertility, and the majority of them don't affect weight, the BBC quoted Professor Anna Glasier, from Sexual Health NHS Lothian, as saying. She added: "Doctors tend to focus on... (India Times, India)
Post the First Comment Oct 6, 2008
UNM No. 76 in nation for sexual health resources - News ... UNM No. 76 in nation for sexual health resources ... According to a survey, UNM's sexual health is better than NMSU's, but there is still room for improvement. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
UNM No. 76 in nation for sexual health resources Oct 6, 2008
According to a survey, UNM's sexual health is better than NMSU's, but there is still room for improvement. The 2008 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card ranked UNM's Student Health and Counseling center No. 76 of 139 universities nationwide ... The annual report card measures universities' availability of sexual health resources and accessibility of sexual health-related information. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Are Indians shy of discussing sex? Oct 5, 2008
The study titled Asia Pacific Sexual Health and Overall Wellness (APSHOW) was conducted in 13 countries by Pfizer International ... According to Potkar, the study aims at encouraging people to seek help for issues regarding sexual health. (India Times, India)
Seen at the gala Oct 4, 2008
The gala s purpose was to raise awareness about sexual health and celebrate the organization s past and future. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Around Town -- Forecasting weather doesn't seem like science Oct 3, 2008
The gala raised awareness and visibility about the need to improve the state of sexual health in Massachusetts and across the country. For information about PPLM, you can visit their Web site at pplm. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Chicago in the News Oct 3, 2008
If sexual health goes to hell, it may be a canary in the mine shaft. It may be a sign of health problems. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Risque business: sex toy parties take off Sep 25, 2008
Durex, for example, has released two contoured feminine objects "based on the physical make-up of the female form" after consultation with sexologists, sexual health professionals and women. International electronics company Philips has chosen an ergonomic sculptural purple rock for its first foray into Europe's lucrative sex toy market. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Abortion Rate Falls, But Not for All Women Sep 24, 2008
The study, released Tuesday by the non-profit Guttmacher Institute, which specializes in research on reproductive and sexual health, examined abortion rates in the U.S. from 1974 the year after Roe v. Wade deemed abortion a "fundamental right" through 2004. The total number of abortions has dropped over the last two decades, from nearly 1. (Time.com)
The Changing Face of Abortion Sep 23, 2008
By most accounts, those efforts have been fairly successful in targeting and changing the sexual health habits of teens. Centers for Disease Control statistics show teenage contraceptive use to have gone up noticeably between 1995 and 2005. (Newsweek)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Sep 23, 2008
"If we are expecting young people to make responsible decisions about their sexual health, they need information and support to do it. Simply telling them not to have sex isn't enough.". However, Eric Stanley, of the US group the Liberty Counsel, said abstinence did work. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Failings over 'pervert' nurse Sep 23, 2008
HEALTH bosses have admitted failings after the conviction of a nurse who carried out an intimate sexual health test on a schoolgirl. Damien Bible, 26, of Daubhill, Bolton, performed the swab test to 'satisfy his perverted lust' in front of two of her friends at a drop-in clinic in the town. (Manchester Evening News)
Too Sexy for My Sandbox Sep 23, 2008
The Campaign contends that the Bratz female characters (who wear "ultra-miniskirts, fishnet stockings, and bikinis") "undermine young girls' healthy development." To bolster its argument, it issued a (see below and the following page) on how "sexualizing childhood" leads to "eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression and poor sexual health.". Although Scholastic has sales of products aimed at school children in its , , and , the publisher the items were not withdrawn because of the Campaign. (Slate)
Nurses for all secondary schools Sep 22, 2008
Efforts are under way to recruit more nurses into schools in Wales to tackle issues such as obesity, sexual health problems and drug and alcohol misuse ... It is hoped the introduction of more nurses in schools will help the assembly government to reduce obesity rates as well as providing information to young people on sexual health education and substance misuse. (BBC News -- UK)
Addicted to Stress: Review Sep 22, 2008 'Universal' HIV testing planned Sep 20, 2008 MARS program loses funding, continues on limited bases in fall Sep 20, 2008 Discover the hottest sex trend Sep 20, 2008 Sex education for six-year-olds Sep 19, 2008 Warning on AIDS in Asia-Pacific Sep 19, 2008 On the Shelves -- Banned Books Week is back Sep 18, 2008 Homosexuals' negative feelings about sexuality predict poor mental and sexual health Sep 18, 2008 Sex Bomb - What Really Turns Us On in the Naughty 'Noughties'? Sep 17, 2008 Time for a threesome on prostitution Sep 17, 2008 Australian mining boom linked to HIV spike Sep 17, 2008 Aussies no love rats - or are they? Sep 17, 2008 HIV rates climbing: new figures Sep 17, 2008 Your walkmay revealmore than you know Sep 16, 2008 Oral sex is on the rise Sep 16, 2008 Vaccine could 'eradicate chlamydia in 20 years' Sep 16, 2008 Call to screen youngsters for chlamydia Sep 15, 2008 Purity rings are the hot accessory in pop music Sep 13, 2008 Time to have a say on new health centre Sep 13, 2008 NT Health launches new safe-sex campaign Sep 13, 2008 Let's get real on abortion laws Sep 12, 2008 Safe sex push for young Sep 12, 2008 Sharp rise in STIs among over 35s Sep 11, 2008 Birds, bees and oral sex Sep 11, 2008 Double Agent and Trojan(R) Condoms to Help Men Evolve This Fall Sep 10, 2008 India's condom ring tone a huge hit Sep 10, 2008 Teens' failure to use condoms linked to partner disapproval, fear of less sexual pleasure Sep 10, 2008 Politics blog: Contradiction Watch Sep 9, 2008 Palin pregnancy highlights need for 'the talk' Sep 9, 2008 India's condom ring tone a huge global hit Sep 9, 2008 Decriminalize prostitution - vote yes on Prop. K Sep 8, 2008 Sex ed in schools: Little connection between what's taught, teen behavior Sep 8, 2008 Clinics to give pupils access to condoms Sep 8, 2008 European Union to ban 'sexist' TV commercials... Sep 6, 2008 Adults give kids the whoops Sep 6, 2008 Woman's walk reveals orgasmic ability Sep 6, 2008 Why the downer on teen pregnancy? Sep 5, 2008 New jab will cut cervical cancer Sep 5, 2008 Gait may be associated with orgasmic ability Sep 5, 2008 Bristol Palin Pregnancy Spurs Sex Ed Debate Sep 4, 2008 Will you give your daughter the cervical cancer jab? Sep 2, 2008 The helicopter parent's guide to university Sep 2, 2008 Binge drinking death raises red flags Aug 29, 2008 Woman May Choose Jail Over Returning Book Aug 29, 2008 Teen pill ethics row at Geelong school Aug 29, 2008 AIDS Crisis in Communities of Color Prompts Demand for National Plan to Fight HIV/AIDS Aug 28, 2008 Mother of 14-year-old taken to get pill by nurse sells story Aug 28, 2008 US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 28, 2008 A PhD in putting out Aug 28, 2008 Feature: Why sex is good for you... Aug 28, 2008 Water scarcity is causing food shortages and environmental decline - so why is it ignored? Aug 27, 2008 Older Aussies heating up the bedroom Aug 27, 2008 MPs call for sex education in primary schools Aug 26, 2008 In latest painful memoir, author might share too much Aug 25, 2008 ‘Life Smart for Women’ program to begin in Pontiac Aug 23, 2008 Trojan(R) Condoms and Rolling Stone Evolve America with Bill Maher at the Democratic National Convention Aug 20, 2008 A revolution in the boardroom: Why it pays to be gay Aug 19, 2008 The price of risky sex Aug 19, 2008 Sex and myth-logy Aug 18, 2008 Surgeries rise as mums wait Aug 17, 2008 Olympic-sized sex records The Olympics may never recognize sex as sport... Aug 15, 2008 9 Notable Findings From a Sex Survey of Men Aug 15, 2008 Kerala reserves job for HIV positive candidates Aug 15, 2008 Healthy Sex Life Can Extend into 80s Aug 15, 2008 For elderly, sex doesn't have to get old Aug 14, 2008
A Woman's 7 Step Program. Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program, Debbie Mandel, publisher Jossey-Bass, 2008, begins the first step with admitting the problem like most addictions. (Suite101.com)
Bisexual Community Reports Need For Improvements In Mental Health Services Sep 22, 2008
22, 2008) New research by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Sherbourne Health Centre sheds light on the mental health of bisexual people in Ontario by looking at the context of mental health issues in this group. The Bisexuality, Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Research Project also found that the existing mental health services do not adequately meet the needs of bisexual people. (Science Daily)
" All general medical admissions to hospital should also be offered the test, the guidelines advise. Dr Palfreeman added that implementing the recommendations would require a change in the culture of primary care and also stressed no one would be tested without their consent. The guidelines, developed by the British HIV Association, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV and the British Infection Society also promote routine testing in antenatal clinics, sexual health clinics and drug... (BBC News -- UK)
A popular sexual health community program has lost its funding and will be offered in only a limited capacity this fall. MARS (Male Advocates for Responsible Sexuality) is an outreach program that pairs college-aged male interns with groups and individuals to talk about sexual health, abstinence and healthy relationships ... In addition to providing services to schools and community organizations, MARS also offered one-on-one individual counseling to young men with questions or concerns about... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The newest black amongst Aussies is oral sex, according to sexual health experts who reckon that improved hygiene standards are turning more couples on to the practice. "For young people it's an almost universal practice now, with 90 per cent 00004000 trying it before the age of 30," Perth Now quoted Basil Donovan, a professor of sexual health at the University of New South Wales (NSW), as saying. (India Times, India)
A sex education booklet aimed at six-year-olds has been published by a UK sexual health charity. FPA, formerly the Family Planning Association, said the comic would be available for all UK schools to buy. (BBC News)
"It's obviously something to look at in the context of the next strategy," Dr Wooldridge, chairman of the ministerial advisory committee on AIDS, sexual health and hepatitis, said ... This week, a sexual health conference in Perth heard that six Queensland businessmen had contracted HIV after having unprotected sex in PNG in the past 10 months. (The Age)
One of the most frequently challenged books is It s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health, by Robie H. Harris ... It s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health, by Robie H. Harris, for sex education content. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have published a study showing that the degree of internalized homonegativity (negative attitude towards homosexuality) among homosexual men is what predicts poor mental and sexual health not the act of being homosexual. As part of attending an HIV prevention seminar, 422 Midwestern gay and bisexual men completed surveys assessing their degree of homosexuality, their degree of positive or negative attitudes towards homosexuality, and a range of mental... (EurekAlert!)
LONDON, September 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Review the Site at: Marie Stopes International (MSI), the UK's leading sexual health agency, today launches its Sex Bomb campaign to discover what sex and relationships mean to Britons in this first decade of the 21st century. The Sex Bomb is a specially designed time capsule which will contain objects, journalism and personal testimonies that truly capture a snapshot of the sex lives and times of Britain in the 'Noughties. (PR Newswire)
"What we found is that sex workers are not frightened to seek proper health services because there are no legal issues stopping them," the director of the Sydney Sexual Health Centre at the University of Sydney, Basil Donovan, told AAP. ... But while sex workers in NSW cheerily waved farewell to criminality and became world leaders in public health initiatives (like condom use and voluntary sexual health checks), local councillors groaned under the weight of this new responsibility. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Cairns Sexual Health Service said six men, all businessmen aged between 47 and 66, tested HIV positive in the past 10 months. "This small cluster could just be the beginning of a very large outbreak," Dr Darren Russell, director of the Cairns Sexual Health Service, told local media. (Scientific American)
Dr Richters presented the findings of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Health and Relationships at the Australasian Sexual Health Conference in Perth today. But the statistics were disputed by another Sydney sexual health expert and author, Rosie King, who said the picture over several years or decades would be "radically different". (NEWS.com.au)
Basil Donovan, a professor in sexual health at the centre, said the ongoing rise in all three conditions was a significant cause for concern, and required individual targeted response in each case. "These are three very different infections and the situation is not good in any case," Prof Donovan said. (The Age)
Your walk may reveal more than you think - Sexual health- msnbc ... As a result, the walk is natural, with the natural unobstructed connection between leg, pelvis, and spine movement," says Brody.That sounds vague, but Brody and colleagues do suggest that the sum of the length of a woman's stride, plus the amount of rotation of her vertebrae, might signal vaginal orgasm potential. Also, all the women walked in flats, because high heels distort the walk, he explains. So, women in heels... (MSNBC -- Health)
Oral sex is the "new black" in the bedrooms of many Australians, according to leading sexual health experts who believe improved hygiene standards and feminism are turning more couples onto the practice. The Australasian sexual health congress in Perth has been told oral sex, once the exclusive domain of sex workers, has now become a leading part in the sexual repertoire for straight and gay Australians ... "For young people it's an almost universal practice now, with 90 per cent trying it... (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
According to a paper presented at the Australasian Sexual Health Conference in Perth, the researchers predict that a 100 per cent effective chlamydia vaccine could eradicate the infection within 15-20 years. Using data on the prevalence of chlamydia, how it is spread, and the sexual behaviour patterns of a typical heterosexual community, Dr Richard Gray and colleagues were able to create a model that they then used to predict how different styles of vaccine might work. (ABC Science Online)
A top international sexual health expert has warned the federal government to start screening all teenagers for chlamydia to try to curb the infection epidemic. Rates of chlamydia are rising fast in Australia, with about five per cent of people under 25 now believed to have the disease, according to new statistics presented at the Australasian sexual health conference in Perth on Monday. (The Age)
Critics applaud the principle but say the problems arise when young Americans grow up, and are often ignorant of how to manage contraception and sexual health when they do decide to have sex ... It is probably a nice thing that we have celebrities who are trying to be role models and model healthy behaviors, said Michael Reece, director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University. (MSNBC -- Music)
They also want to know about any concerns residents may have about the proposed list of services at the new health centre which includes district nurses, health visitors and school nurses; blood testing, family planning and sexual health services; diabetic service, mental health services, including counselling for eating disorders and drug misuse. The centre will also provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy, diagnostics and minor injuries reducing the need for people to travel to... (ChesterChronicle.co.uk)
Wendy Armstrong from the Territory's Sexual Health Unit says the rates of some STIs are three times above the national average for the 15-25 age group. She says the latest campaign will go to high schools, pubs and clubs in an effort to raise awareness about the ways young people can protect themselves. (ABC Online)
The statement calls for more effort to prevent abortions; a multi-layered approach to improving sexual health; and accessible, affordable contraception. The statement identified the need for abortion to be removed from the Crimes Act; for regional public health services to provide access to abortion for women in their regions; for a statewide pregnancy information service; for data on all abortions carried out in Australia to be collected and collated to inform service development and health... (ABC Online)
The 12-month Safe Sex No Regrets campaign includes television advertising, posters, pamphlets, a website and a screensaver to promote safe sex messages and raise awareness of the importance of regular sexual health checks. Wendy Armstrong, of the Sexual Health Unit, said health authorities had developed the campaign to reduce STD infections in young Territorians, particularly in urban areas, where trends are similar to other states. (Northern Territory)
Sexual health expert Dr Rak Nandwani said safe sex messages seemed to have bypassed older people ... "A lot of the sexual health messages are seen to be aimed at teenagers and they have bypassed a lot of older people. "So people are less likely to have safe sex or use protection - pregnancy is also less of a concern ... " Shirley Fraser, of Health Scotland, said older age groups often had different perceptions of sexual health risks. "What represents a risk to a young person is different to an... (BBC News -- UK)
Besides being well versed in the culture, Dr. Levin believes, parents must begin talking about sexual health when their kids are young, and focus on fostering healthy, connected and caring relationships. "That's not new," she said. (Globe and Mail)
The Trojan and Double Agent "Evolve" party is a part of the Trojan Evolve campaign, a comprehensive interactive effort featuring a giant 40 foot tour bus and virtual "roller coaster ride." In response to an ongoing decline in America's sexual health, the Evolve tour, including these elements and the Trojan and Double Agent "Evolve Party" is stopping at dozens of cities asking Americans everywhere to take a stand for their sexual health by taking a pledge to use a condom every time, and signing a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Another one from the US said: "I found this and my sons overwhelmed and they love it. ...opened up a new dialogue regarding sexual health. Thank you for such a fun way to open up with my kids about HIV and AIDS." It is getting accolades from Indians too. "Awesome, from today onwards this will be my mobile ring tone, it's a good effort to spread awareness..." a message from a man in Karnataka said. (Times of India)
"These kinds of interventions, including community-based programs, can play a major role in increasing condom use, particularly among high-risk adolescents, and promote their sexual health," says Brown, who is also a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. . (EurekAlert!)
They respond by putting their own idea of a woman at the top of her game on their ticket-- an anti-choice, BigOil friendly rapist of what's left of our environment that threatens to increase the spread of teen pregnancy and HIV infection by denying Americans access to preventive sexual health care. Disgusted at Republican preferential treatment of corporate interests over we, the people. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
"It's a charged situation, and judgments abound," said Bennett, who works with youth ages 12 to 24, treating everything from sexual health to mental well-being. "We deal with kids who have confidentiality issues on a small scale. They don't want their friends to know they are pregnant. Imagine being thrust onto the national stage.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
One of the messages they have received on their website is from Denmark and it reads: "I have just read an article about this latest ring tone from you, i have heard it and i love IT!! you are tearing down the walls around this taboo." Another one from the US said: "I found this and my sons overwhelmed and they love it. ...opened up a new dialogue regarding sexual health. Thank you for such a fun way to open up with my kids about HIV and AIDS." It is getting accolades from Indians too.... (MSN India)
A senior neurologist at San Francisco General Hospital reminded me that, in addition to reducing sexual health problems, decriminalization could impact the high burden of neurological disease he sees in sex workers: "The initiative could be of great importance to make it easier for sex workers to obtain needed help and to be more able to openly seek the help of authorities without fear of prosecution. Receiving adequate treatment and follow-up is particularly important in the management of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
"It was in our book, but when I took it, the teacher completely skipped over the section on sexual health.". Taylor McCleod, 17, a high school senior from Cincinnati, says he learned about sexually transmitted diseases in ninth-grade English class. (USA Today)
Ministers have approved the creation of sexual health clinics for all rural secondary schools after the SNP accepted advice that teenagers in country areas struggled to gain access to GPs and family health clinics ... The move follows a report by the Scottish Government s national sexual health advisory committee and it is hoped the clinics will help combat the high rate of sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancies ... Aberdeen South Labour MP Anne Begg said: My view is that... (Aberdeen Press and Journal)
" Those who support Obama want an Equal Work for Equal Pay Constitutional Amendment... they are first cousins of this unwise nurtured bureaucrat: Every job and all forms of pay would be vetted through minds like the above! KF on September 05, 2008 at 04:20 PM I read lots of knee-jerk reactions here. This is easy to understand. For over 40 years sexual expression has grown into an unbridled right. Europe has long derided US "prudery" regarding sexuality and now wants to legalize its own. It is... (The Drudge Report)
September 06, 2008 02:27am AEST. TEN years ago, fewer than 50 per cent of cases of whooping cough -- widely regarded as a childhood disease -- were recorded in adults over the age of 20. (The Australian)
Woman's walk reveals her orgasmic ability-Man-Woman-Relationships-Lifestyle-The Times of India. Woman's walk reveals her orgasmic ability6 Sep 2008, 0049 hrs IST, ANI. (India Times, India)
"People massively overestimate the numbers of people who get pregnant when they are very young. When people believe it is a bigger problem than it is then their response will be more polemical or however you want to describe it," says Simon Blake, chief executive of Brook, a charity which offers young people sexual health advice. Kizzy, who allowed BBC cameras to follow her pregnancy aged 13. (BBC News -- UK)
Former school nurse Kate Forbes, who now works in a sexual health clinic, has raised fears that there might not be enough school nurses nationally to deliver the jabs. Writing in the British Journal of School Nursing, she said the local health trusts faced a tough challenge to implement the programme against a backdrop of cost-cutting. (Rochdale Online)
The study is published in the September 2008 issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health ... The Journal of Sexual Medicine is a peer-reviewed publication founded in 2004 and is the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, its five regional affiliated societies and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health ... The... (EurekAlert!)
Sexual health experts overwhelmingly agree that such programs represent an ineffective strategy in reducing teen birthrates, favoring instead what is known as comprehensive sexuality education ... "Teens need the reinforcement of school programs that give them the information and skills they need to take responsibility for their sexual health.". (ABC News)
I don't think the vaccine will encourage promiscuity, there will always be girls who sleep around, but I do think it will make girls more blase about their sexual health, less likely to use a condom and less likely to go for screening. But my main concern is that we have no idea of the long-term effects of this vaccine - whether it works, for how long and whether it can harm the immune system. (Daily Mail)
DO slip a few sex books into a care package or e-mail her some links to sexual health websites so she can get the tips without risking pressuring her to tell all about her sexcapades. "The most important piece of advice to stress is, 'I trust you to make smart decisions; here are some tools to help you do that,' " says Saleema Noon, a Vancouver-based sex educator who works with young people. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The first week of orientation for first-year students is alcohol free, he said, and includes peer-led seminars on responsible drinking and sexual health. "We focus on concepts of not drinking alone and not leaving your drink alone," he said. (Vancouver Sun)
A judge has ordered JoAn Karkos of Lewiston to turn over by week's end the borrowed book titled, "It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health.". After appearing in court Wednesday, Karkos repeated her contention that the book violates the city's obscenity ordinance, and she said she has no intention of giving up the book. (Click2Houston, TX)
Welcome to Herald Sun. Teen pill ethics row at Geelong school. (NEWS.com.au)
Partnering organizations include: Asian ic Islander Wellness Center, BIENESTAR, Black AIDS Institute, Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc., National Minority AIDS Council, National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, The Balm In Gilead and National Association of People with AIDS. About Alness Center Alness Center's mission is to educate, support, empower and advocate for Amunities, particularly Aving with, or at risk for, HIV/AIDS. Alness center is the oldest and largest nonprofit in... (PR Newswire)
Sexual health expert Dr Sally Cockburn said it was sad the girl felt she couldn't discuss her health with her parents. "We need to look at why kids feel they cannot talk about this with their parents," she said. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
"If we are expecting young people to make responsible decisions about their sexual health, they need information and support to do it. Simply telling them not to have sex isn't enough.". However, Eric Stanley, of the US group the Liberty Counsel, said abstinence did work. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
A former high-school sexual health educator, Ms. Polonijo noticed a dearth of information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth, and decided to make correcting that dearth the focus of her academic studies. "There's definitely a gap in the education and what can be said in the classroom," she said. (Globe and Mail)
But if Pearsall's theory of "intimacy inoculation" is anything to go by, then sexual health should open up a wealth of pain-killing ideas. "I can understand there is truth in what he says," explains Dr Eve. (iAfrica.com)
Have less children (means available contraceptives / sexual health education / curbing some social and religious beliefs. . (BBC News -- Science)
Dr King said the results, published in the CSIRO journal Sexual Health, were "exciting" because most of the 1,500 participants were in long-term relationships ... She said it was most concerning to see less than 20 per cent of participants had spoken to a doctor about their problem, and just six per cent said they had been asked about their sexual health by a doctor in the last three years. (The Age)
It is vital that young people are aware of the personal and sexual health services available to them and sex and relationship education should provide them with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices. Keep up to date with the news. (WalesOnline)
Even if her own family and friends agreed to be included in this fourth memoir, it's hard to imagine they are happy with the rest of the world reading about their foibles, their loves, their sexual health, and their physical traits. She announces several times that Willy's sons have drug problems. (Boston Globe)
Each meeting covers different topics of importance to women, including dimensions of health, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke, nutrition, physical activity, mental health and coping with stress, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (including prescription drugs), violence against women, sexual health, healthy aging, and accessing health information and resources for you and your family. The health screenings are an integral part of the program and include: blood pressure,... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
An Evening of Sex, Politics and Rock n' Roll PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, sexual health will take center stage as the makers of Trojan condoms and Rolling Stone ask DNC attendees to GET IT ON ... The Evolve America "condomvention," part of the Trojan brand condom nationwide Evolve tour, will be geared towards political delegates, Rolling Stone readers, sexual health advocacy groups, policymakers and the... (PR Newswire)
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Homosexuals are being courted by employers from spooks to the city. (Independent)
Daily alcohol consumption seems to improve a woman's sexual health, increasing her interest and pleasure in sex. Among men, there was no reported impact of alcohol consumption. (Times of India)
Dr. Prakash Kothari, foremost sexologist and advisor, World Association for Sexual Health, says, "It's strange when 7 out of 10 patients with impotency and premature ejaculation issues attribute their problem to the masturbation habits. This is such a prevalent myth.". Recalling another such instance Dr. Shivani Sachdev, fertility expert, Phoenix Hospital, shares, "Patients come to me with problems of conceiving. They have blindly believed that anal sex would help them get pregnant. ". (India Times, India)
Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia spokeswoman Rebecca Smith said the increase in older women having abortions could be attributed to several factors. "Many women are leaving it later to have children, and there is increased access to better screening for congenital abnormalities, which tend to be higher in this age group and often don't show up until the 20-week screening mark," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
" No wonder sex workers in Vancouver to be up and running in time for the 2010 winter Olympics. "" anyone? Sources: "Skin Flutes & Velvet Gloves," by Dr. Terri Hamilton; "The Illustrated Book of Sex Records," by G.L. Simmons; AskMen.com (""), "The Guinness Book of World Records"; Wiki After Dark; W.F. Benedict's book "The Sexual Anatomy of Woman"; "Human Oddities," by Martin Monestier; Wikipedia. Violet Blue is author and editor of nearly two dozen sexual health books and erotica collections.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Most media reports,, have focused on the finding that a healthy sex life can extend well into the 80s, emphasizing the importance of overall health to sexual health. I decided to look more closely at how men responded to the survey. (U.S. News & World Report)
"This project for which the post has been sanctioned is fully funded by the National AIDS Control Society and the post has been sanctioned for every state. "But if I am not wrong, Kerala should be the first state to go ahead with the appointment and once appointed the candidate would be a member of the committee of the KSACS," Mehta said. The advertisement that appeared in all leading national dailies in the state also points out that the candidate should not be part of any network. The salary... (Economic Times)
"Healthy people can have reasonably satisfying sexual health for most of their lives," said Laumann ... "Sexual health is a harbinger of physical and mental health, and it plays an important role in the quality of life," Laumann said. (MEDLINEplus)
"If sexual health goes to hell, it may be a canary in the mine shaft. It may be a sign of health problems," Laumann said, urging doctors to investigate if sexual problems arise. Chronic urinary tract infections and incontinence often suppress sex lives, he said. (MSNBC -- Health)
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