Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their sexuality.
Certain surgeons can thank social media for the rapid increase in spending on cosmetic plastic surgery, according to a new study from a British think-tank, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, which echoes similar studies in the U.S.
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According to Yahoo news, the new trend “Kittenfishing” is growing in popularity on dating sites and apps… some of which might be used by teens from time to time. Read the full article here.
Fight The New Drug talks about a porn-sharing group that was caught sharing pornographic photos of students from 71 different schools. As parents or leaders, it’s crucial to be aware of these groups around the world. Read the full article here.
Salem News talks sexting, gives some tips, and exposes some of the reasons that kids engage in the act. Read the full article here.
Sean McDowell takes a look at the book The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt Fradd.
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Sex is everywhere in the media, and so you may be convinced that today’s teens are always looking to “hook-up.” But new federal research says it’s just not so. Read the article here.
In the wake of the popular TV series “13 Reasons Why” it’s important for parents to have tools to engage in these conversations. Greg Stier shares 13 reasons why suicide is the worst possible option for handling challenges and struggles in life. Read the full article here.
Alex Mcdaniel with the Oxford Eagle talks about the importance of addressing and communicating regarding cyberbullying with your kids, as soon as possible. Read the full article here.
Dr Julie Slattery shares practical ways to begin the conversation around sex and sexuality with your kids on the Christian Post. Read the full article here.
According to Medical Daily, The term describes someone whose “sexual orientation is linked solely to porn.” Read the full article here.
Three teenagers have developed a “Smart Straw,” which detects common date rape drugs in drinks. Read the article here.
Adam Savage, one of the main masterminds behind the show “Mythbusters,” shares how he explained the many issues with pornography to his kids in a helpful way. Read the full article here.
Teen births continue to decline in the United States, with health officials reporting a 9 percent drop from 2013 to 2014. Read the article here.
In the App store, Yellow is billed as an easy and free way to build friends. Safety experts see it as an easy and free way to connect with total strangers. Learn more about the app here.
Columnist Jennifer Jolly has tips on what they mean, when to be alarmed and when not to worry about texting codes. Read the article here.
Fight The New Drug shares 5 simple, practical ways that you can fight sex-trafficking in your daily life. As youth leaders, awareness is a big step towards fighting sex-trafficking as a whole, and protecting future victims. Read the full article here.
Every month Facebook considers nearly 54,000 cases of suspected revenge porn or sexual extortion on its platform says a new story from the Guardian.com. Read the article here.
A Wisconsin lawmaker is trying to classify the new trend “Stealthing” as a form of sexual assault. Read the full article here.
The Washington Post shares the importance of conversation regarding healthy relationships in addition to sexual education. Read the full article here.
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Forbes Magazine shares some information regarding the current state of teen pregnancy and some tools being implemented to fight teen pregnancy as a part of the initiative. Read the full article here.