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Feb 4, 2017
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.
Feb 3, 2017
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!
Feb 1, 2017
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.
Jan 28, 2017
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.
Jan 23, 2017
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.
Jan 20, 2017
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.
Jan 16, 2017
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.
Jan 13, 2017
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.
Jan 2, 2017
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.
Dec 29, 2016
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.
Dec 22, 2016
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.
Dec 19, 2016
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.
Dec 16, 2016
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.
Dec 13, 2016
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.
Dec 10, 2016
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.
Dec 9, 2016
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.
Dec 7, 2016
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.
Dec 4, 2016
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.
Nov 28, 2016
#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.
Nov 25, 2016
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.