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Snapchat Changes Policy, Cleans Up Sexually Suggestive Featured Stories

Due to a petition that received over 26,000 signatures, Snapchat has changed it’s policy regarding sexually suggestive featured stories on their “discover” page. Read the full article here.

Linda’s Story: Sexuality Transformed

From my earliest memory I wanted to be a boy instead of a girl. Somehow I just knew that if I had male genitalia, my life would be complete. As a child, I prayed repeatedly for God to make me into a boy and became obsessed with my pursuit. However, I never told my family. Though I was a tomboy growing up, no one ever knew the depth of my struggles. It was my little secret that I kept for decades. Read the full article here and check out the video!

China Takes Down 5,500 Porn, Violent Apps

The country of China has taken down more than 5,500 illegal apps for propagating pornographic and violent content. Read the full story here.

British Political Activist Claims Monogamy, Marital Fidelity and Sexual Abstinence Best Way To Fight AIDS

British Singer and Political Activist Claims that Monogamy, marital fidelity and sexual abstinence are the best weapons in the fight against AIDS. Read the full article here.

Communicating With Your Social Media Obsessed Teen

CanIndia shares talks communicating with your social media-obsessed teens, as well as the importance of building necessary skills for face-to-face human interaction. Read the full article here.

Ciara Wilson: “Premarital Abstinence Makes For A Strong Marriage”

In a recent interview, Ciara Wilson encouraged readers to see the benefits and beauty in waiting for marriage. Read the full article here.

How Well Do You Know Teenage Sexting Code?

The Telegraph shares a quiz highlighting teenage sexting terms. Familiarizing yourself with these terms could prove helpful for future situations as a leader and parent. See the full quiz here.

Virginia Proposes a Bill Declaring Pornography a Public Health Crisis

Recently, a bill was proposed by a Virginia Lawmaker declaring pornography a public health crisis. Read the full article here.

Church Of England To Debate Suggestions On Sexuality

In February of 2017, the Church of England will meet to debate suggestions on sexuality, though no changes to doctrine are expected to be announced. Read the full article here.

South Carolina Bill Could Block Porn On All New Computers

A new bill in South Carolina could block porn on all new computers, although filters could be removed for $20. Read the full article here.

Canada Passes Motion To Conduct Countrywide Study On Porn’s Effects

Yesterday the Canadian government gave the green light to a motion that will  examine the negative effects of pornography on Canadian citizens and explore different options to protect children from explicit material online. Read the full article here.

Oregon Convicts Its First Man Under Revenge-Porn Law

The state of Oregon recently convicted it’s first man for violating the new Revenge-porn law, set in place about a year ago. Read the full article here.

Public School Sex-Ed: Focusing On Sex But Ignoring Education

Carly Hoilman shares some observations on the current state of public school sex-ed. Read the full article here.

The Psychological Paradox Of Modern Dating

Medical daily looks into the reality of modern dating, and how having many “options” makes it harder and harder for a person to make a decision and find happiness in a relationship. Read the full article here.

How Dating Six People At Once Affects Your Chances Of Marriage

According to a study by eHarmony Australia, it’s now commonplace to be “seeing” up to six people at one time. Read the full article here.

Teens Using Sexting Codes, Parents Warned

While some parents are familiar with their children’s texting slang, some teens are now using secret sexting codes that have left many moms and dads horrified. Read the full article here.

There Is No Such Thing As “Nonconsensual Sex,” It’s Violence

The New York Times shares a frightening look into rape culture in colleges, and shares a need for a greater understanding of the issue and it’s causes. Read the full article here.

How To Talk To Your Teens About Dating

Beth Wiley, an educator and communication coordinator for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, shares some tips on avoiding awkwardness when it comes to talking about dating with teenagers. Read the full article here.

#NoThanksSnapchat Let Users Optout of Sexually Explicit Feature Stories

On the popular social media app, Snapchat, there is a feature stories section that is unavoidable, and often includes sex tips and sexually-charged photos. A petition has been created that asks Snapchat to create a feature that filters out this material. Read the full article here.

The Sims Gets Teen-Pregnancy And Miscarriage Mods

Third party developers recently created teen-pregnancy mods to the popular simulation game “The Sims,” reflecting the normalization and growing issue of teen-pregnancy in our culture. Read the full article here.