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Evolution of the Definition of Sex

The culture today looks completely different from 20 years ago and so does our definition of sex. Read the full article here.

Strengthening Our Sons to Avoid Porn While They are Still too Young to Know What it is

As parents we see our role as being ones that will equip our children for their future. Read the full article here.

Majority of Minors Engage in Sexting, Unaware of Harsh Legal Consequences

Sexting among youth is more prevalent than previously thought, according to a new study from Drexel University that was based on a survey of undergraduate students at a large northeastern university. Read the full article here.

7 Good Reasons to Stop Looking at Porn Right Now

There are certain topics I return to on a regular basis and, if you are a regular reader of this site, you know that one of those topics is pornography. I return to it again and again because I see the damage it is doing and I see the despair of those who are caught up in it. My goal for today is simple: I want to give you 7 good reasons you need to stop looking at porn right now. Read the full article here.

‘Sextortion’ is an Online ‘Epidemic’ Against Children

It’s called “Sextortion,” a crime exclusive to the digital age. Predators pretend to be teens on social media and gaming sites. They befriend young people, gain their trust and entice them to send lewd photos of themselves. Then they use the photos to extort more and more illicit images. Read the full article here.

Study Finds Most Teens Sext Before They’re 18

A new study reveals that a far greater percentage of teens are sending explicit photos and texts at younger ages than previously thought. Here are tips for talking to your child about the consequences. Read the full article here.

Young Teens Who Receive Sexts are Six Times More Likely to Report Having Had Sex

A study from USC researchers provides new understanding of the relationship between “sexting” and sexual behavior in early adolescence, contributing to an ongoing national conversation about whether sexually explicit text messaging is a risk behavior or just a technologically-enabled extension of normal teenage flirtation. Read the full article here.

Sexting and Sexual Behavior Among Middle School Students (Full Pediatric Study)

Sending and receiving sexually explicit picture and text messages (sexting) is related to sexual activity and risk behavior among some high school populations, yet little is known about sexting associations with sexual activity and risk behavior among middle school students. Read the full study here.

Birth-Control Programs for teens Gain Traction in Colorado, Nationally

Aggressive state and national programs supplying teens with long-term contraceptives have put a big dent in the teen birth rate, seemingly quieting what was once a loud policy debate. Read full article here.

Sexting Could Earn Teenagers Criminal Record and a Place on Sex Offender’s Register

Police have “grave concerns” that teenagers who “sext” sexual selfies to partners could face criminal records, after a schoolgirl received a police caution after sending one to her boyfriend. Read full article here.

Study: Young Women with Sexy Social Media Photos Seen as Less Competent

Girls and young women who post sexy or revealing photos on social media sites such as Facebook are viewed by their female peers as less physically and socially attractive and less competent to perform tasks, a new study from Oregon State University indicates. Read full article here.

Dear Teens, I do Not Want to Photograph Your Sex Appeal

I have been in photography for six years now, and have noticed a trend over the last few years of senior girls sexualizing themselves in their senior photo sessions. Read the full article here.

Does Porn Hurt Children?

Starting late last year, Internet service providers in Britain made “family-friendly filters,” which block X-rated websites, the default for customers. Now any account holder who wants to view adult material needs to actively opt in — effectively raising a hand to say, “Bring on the naughty.” Read full article here.

The Normalization of Porn in the Church: What the Church Needs to do Now

Today, the church is facing a major crisis and there are few alarms going off.  It is a silent crisis, one that is spreading in the shadows of secrecy and yet is doing great damage to the lives of those inside her walls. Read the full article here.

Most Teenagers Believe Porn Is Damaging. Could Sex Ed be the Answer?

The rise of online pornography has long worried researchers, feminists and parents about the toll easy access to graphic images would take on young people. Read the full article here.

Our Bodies, Our Selfies: On Body Image Online

The ubiquity of social media exerts a certain pressure to post photos of oneself — often, selfies — and submit them to the scrutiny of others. Read full article here.

Signs That a Teenager is Hooked on Online Porn: Tips for Parents and Teens

One in two teens in Singapore have watched or read pornographic materials, a poll of 836 students aged 13 to 15 has found, with some as young as seven when first exposed to such content. Read the full article here.

One in 10 Girls Raped or Sexually Assaulted Worldwide, United Nations Says

One in 10 girls around the world – or about 120 million in total – have been forced to have intercourse or take part in other sexual acts. Read the full article here.

Hot and Holy

Why the ultimate purpose of sex is bringing Glory to God.

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