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Online Dangers: Sexting

Todd Wilton from Homeland Security says some inappropriate images sent can end up going global once they’re uploaded online, and being seeing by predators around the world. Read the full article here.

Age-Verification Now Required On All Porn Sites In The UK

On April 28th, The United Kingdom officially announced that all porn sites will require age-verification. Read the full article here.

Man Spends Over $30K To Become ‘Trans-Species’ Elf

A 25-year-old Argentinian man from Buenos Aires has reportedly spent over $32,000 in an attempt to transform himself into an elf. Read the article here.

Young Americans Are Killing Marriage

Millennials are lagging behind on the traditional markers of adulthood.

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New Smartphone App Tells Parents When Kids Are Sexting

A new app was recently announced, Gallery Guardian, that alerts parents when their kids are sexting. To sign up for a download code at the time of release, visit their website. Read the full article here.

Five States Now Label Pornography A “Public Health Crisis”

At least five states now consider porn to be a “public health crisis.” read the full article here.

New York Teens Are Too Busy Playing Video Games To Have Sex

Sure, New York City parents still worry about their teens having sex, drinking and smoking — but the kids are far more interested in smartphones and video games like Pokémon and Grand Theft Auto, a new survey has found.

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What Parents Need To Know About Sexting

Brooke Graham from Fox 13 news shares some helpful info about sexting. Covered topics include consequences, ghosting apps, and communication techniques. Read the full article here.

Lawmakers Considering Changes To Sexting Laws

Lawmakers in Colorado are currently debating whether or not to make changes to laws regarding sexting, as it is currently a felony to be caught sexting a partner in your teenage years. Though these changes would only take affect in Colorado, changes at the state level could lead to further consideration and possible changes nationwide. Read the full article here.

Close To Half of American Adults Infected With HPV, Survey Finds

More than 42 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 59 are infected with genital human papillomavirus, according to the first survey to look at the prevalence of the virus in the adult population.

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MTV Scraps Gender-Specific Categories For Movie & TV Awards

Films will now compete in the same categories as TV series too, as MTV shakes up its ceremony, saying its audience ‘doesn’t see male-female dividing lines.’

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Facebook Launching Tools To Tackle Revenge Porn

This week, Facebook announced that they are launching tools to fight the spreading of revenge porn on their platform. Read the full article here.

‘Synthetic Pot’ Tied to Risky Sex, Violence and Drug Abuse in Teens

Product has unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects, doctors warn.

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12 Ways Pornography Just Doesn’t Show Enough

This article from The Federalist states, “Pornography doesn’t go far enough to promote genuine love, which we can see primarily in three areas: conjugal love, relationships, and privacy.” Read the full article here.

The ‘Princess Industrial Complex’ Is Inescapable – Is That Bad For Girls?

Some experts say the key to living happily ever after could be limiting your kids’ exposure to their favorite princesses. Read the article here.

What Does ‘Sex Positive’ Mean? Your Questions, Answered

Sex positivity isn’t just another buzzword to look up on Urban Dictionary. It’s a framework that counselors, medical professionals and universities are using to educate and talk with young people about issues relating to sexuality and sexual health.

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Utah Coalition Against Pornography Discusses The Reason Porn Is ‘Intrinsically’ Wrong

On March 11th, the Utah Coalition Against Pornography held a conference around discussing the foundational reasons why porn is wrong. Read the full article here.

Sex Abuse Linked to Early Puberty

Numerous studies have linked maltreatment to negative psychological developments in kids, but the latest research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, reveals that abuse may also affect physical growth and sexual development.

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Beyond Sex Ed: How To Talk To Teens About Love

National Public Radio’s Kat Lonsdorf talks the importance of not only teaching sexual education, but also the subtleties of emotion and feelings. Read the full article here.

The Hidden Technological Risks Of Watching Porn

Fight The New Drug shares hidden risks of watching porn that you may not be aware of. These risks would be an additional helpful conversation piece with your child or student. Read the full article here.