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The Case for Condom Education

Practice Matters

Karen Schantz

2016

Despite widespread support for sex education, condom demonstrations are often skipped for fear of controversy. This article makes the case for condom demonstrations and practice.

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adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, contraception, STD, STI, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, safe sex, safer sex, dental dams

How Do LGBT Youth in New York State Talk about Gender and Sexual Orientation?

Research Facts and Findings

Somjen Frazer and Melissa Dumont

2016

LGBT youth in New York State go beyond male and female, straight and gay when asked about their own gender and sexual orientation identities. In this article, the authors discuss the fluid nature of identity labelling and provide examples.

Additional Keywords

adolescent health, lgbtq, adolescent sexual health

Contraceptive Counseling and Methods in Brief

Practice Matters

Karen Schantz

2015

When considering birth control, youth may have priorities beyond effectiveness rates. Part One of this article points to issues for contraceptive counselors and educators to consider. Part Two is a reference for methods currently available.

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adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, family planning, contraception

Pregnancy Risk Among Bisexual, Lesbian, and Gay Youth: What Does Research Tell Us?

Research Facts and Findings

Karen Schantz

2015

In adolescence, when sex is new, many people engage with both same- and opposite-sex partners. This article summarizes the pregnancy involvement risk of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens, and includes recommendations from researchers.

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adolescent sexual health, teen pregnancy, lgbtq

Teaching Young People about Consent

Practice Matters

Elizabeth Schroeder

2015

In this article, Elizabeth Schroeder discusses the need for conversations about consent "early and often," and offers tips for educating children and youth on the topic.

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adolescent sexual health, dating violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, romantic relationships

Gender and Sexual Health, Part 4: Gender Transformative Programing in Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health

Practice Matters

Lori A. Rolleri

2014

In this edition of Practice Matters, Lori Rolleri discusses strategies and resources to help practitioners transform inequitable and unhealthy gender norms.

Additional Keywords

program planning, adolescent sexual health, gender-series

Condom Demo

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2013

Made by and for youth, this video depicts how to use condoms and dental dams, and dispels common myths.

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adolescent sexual health, contraception, STD, STI, videos

Gender and Sexual Health, Part 1: Understanding Gender and Gender Equality

Research Facts and Findings

Lori A. Rolleri

2013

In Part One of the Gender and Sexual Health series, Lori Rolleri discusses the meaning and theories of gender, and defines the components of gender equality.

Additional Keywords

adolescent development, sexual health, gender-series

Gender and Sexual Health, Part 2: Gender Norms and Sexual Health Behaviors

Research Facts and Findings

Lori A. Rolleri

2013

Part Two of the Gender and Sexual Health series focuses on how boys and girls are socialized to adopt gendered attitudes and behaviors, and how rigid norms affect sexual risk-taking behavior.

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adolescent development, sexual health, gender-series

Gender and Sexual Health, Part 3: Can Gender Norms Change?

Research Facts and Findings

Lori A. Rolleri

2013

In Part Three of the Gender and Sexual Health series, Lori Rolleri discusses curriculum-based interventions that aim to change gender norms.

Additional Keywords

program planning, adolescent sexual health, gender-series