Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their sexuality.
According to a new study, cohabitation affects the lives of kids and the stability of the home more than previously thought. They also found that marriage was a more powerful predictor of family stability in Europe than parental education. read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by statisticsbrain.com, 91% of women are, in some way, unhappy with their bodies. Read the full article here.
According to a study published in the journal Human Communication Research, men who watch porn are less happy in their relationships. Read the full article here.
University of Warwick researchers discovered that kids that bully or are being bullied often tend to develop eating disorders because of self-esteem issues. Read the full article here.
Matt Richtel from the New York Times News Service shares similarities between excessive smartphone usage and drug abuse. Read the full article here.
A new study published in the Archives Of Sexual Behavior talks about the declining frequency of sex in our culture, and speaks about some of the reasons or this change. Read the full article here.
A new study by the University of New Hampshire talks teen dating violence, and identifies some risk factors. Read the full article here.
New research shows that teens compare themselves more to photos posted by friends than those of celebrities, causing body image insecurities. Read the full article here.
According to new research, fifty percent of teachers report seeing sexting habits in children as young as age 7. Read the full article here.
According to a new study conducted by the University of Calgary, teens who experience violence in their early dating years have a greater risk of suffering abuse in their future adult romantic relationships. Read the full article here.
According to a new study conducted by psychologists at the University of Kent, 99% of individuals surveyed did not feel remorse about sharing revenge porn. Read the full article here.
New data from the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence in Australia has observed a growing trend of violent pornography normalizing certain levels of violence and, in certain cases, led to behaviors of domestic violence. Read the full article here.
According to a new study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, research continues to show that social media has the potential to cause strong feelings of social isolation. Read the full article here.
Professor Sonia Livingstone recently conducted a study in the UK regarding teenagers and the way they use technology. Statistics showed that parents were more afraid of their kids sexting than drinking or smoking prematurely, showing how common the issue is. Read the full article here.
According to a poll conducted by YouGov, young Americans are more accepting of polyamory and non-monogamous relationships than previous generations. Read the full article here.
Every year, Match.com conducts a survey on the dating life of the average single American. See the full survey here.
Last week, the Journal of Youth Studies published a study linking adolescents’ late night social media use to poor sleep. Read the full article here.
Relevant Magazine shares 14 statistics that reveal how devastating human trafficking is in our world today. Read the full article here.
Fight The New Drug, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the problems of pornography, shares how quickly one can run into pornographic material on Twitter. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the Pediatrics Journal, adolescent girls are more likely to experience depression due to external factors such as social media, pressures at school, and body image issues. Read the full article here.
The Pew Research Center shares 5 facts on love and marriage in America today. Read the full article here.
A new study by Research Now regarding the extent of casual sex among singles shows that 34% of singles have had sex before the first date. Read the full article here.
The figures from the National Suicide Research Foundation in 2015 show there has been a 15% increase in male self harm since 2007. Read the full article here.
Pew Research Center shares a detailed look at the dangers that teens and kids face in schools today. Read the full article here.
A number of studies have shown that cohabiting couples are more likely to experience physical aggression in their relationships than married couples. Read the full article here.
According to statistics collected by the Guttmacher Institute, abortions are the lowest they’ve been since Roe Vs Wade in 1973. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the YMCA, almost a third of secondary school pupils isolate themselves to avoid activity due to body image anxiety. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted in Italy, nearly 50% of Tumblr users will be exposed to pornography on the social media network at some point. Read the full article here.
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According to a new report conducted by the Barna group, 65% of american adults believe that cohabitation is a good idea. Read the full article here.
According to a recent study, psychologists from Middlesex University and the University of Surrey found that the language used in men’s magazines bears a striking resemblance to the language used by convicted rapists. Read the full article here.
New research indicates that happy couples post less about their relationships on social media. Read the full article here.
New research is indicating that social media has the potential to make kids less happy in many different aspects of life. Read the full article here.
Almost one in five 15- to 17-year-olds said they would not seek sexual and reproductive healthcare because their parents could find out, according to new report by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Read the full article here.
According to a new study from the Center for Innovative Public Health Research, as many as 1 in 25 Americans, or roughly 10 million people, say they’ve been faced or threatened with revenge porn. Read the full article here.
According to a recent study, teen girls who get along with their mothers may be less likely to have sex earlier in adolescence. Read the full article here.
Among high school girls ages 14-18, those who report and act on body image misperceptions are more likely to drink or drink heavily. Read the full article here.
As part of a campaign promoting inclusion at the University of Kansas, school library workers are donning buttons announcing their preferred gender pronouns.
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A study conducted by eHarmony shows people often date up to six people at a time. Read the full article here.
According to a new study by the Harvard School of Public Health, couples who attend church services are less likely to divorce, have better health outcomes including longer life, lower incidence of depression, and lower suicide rates. Read the full article here.
Christianity Today shares how seeing one’s body as “a temple” decreases body image insecurity and self-worth issues. Read the full article here.
A study conducted by ScienceDirect shares that being overly distracted by your smartphone and ignoring your significant other, known as “Phubbing,” is causing problems in more and more relationships. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research, the divorce rate in the United States is the lowest it’s been in over 35 years. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by Dorothy L. Espelage, sexual harassment is a prevalent form of victimization that most antibullying programs ignore and teachers and school officials often fail to recognize. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by a Stanford Graduate School of Education professor, teens can’t tell the difference between a fake news story and an ad, despite their fluency on social media. Read the full article here.
According to the second annual American Family Survey, conducted by Yougov, young Americans view marriage and the process of having kids very differently than individuals from previous generations. Read the full article here.
According to a study by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, Children as young as 3 fear that they are “fat and ugly.” Read the full article here.
A new study by the Journal Of Youth Study uncovers a disparity between gendered perceptions of sexting, and what the perceived risks and consequences are. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health, “sexting” and an increase in risky sexual behaviors are linked among young people. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by Ohio State University, the violent and sexual media you consume during the day may infiltrate your dreams at night. Read the full article here.
Porn has often been thought of as a problem primarily for men, but research continues to reveal it is a problem for both genders. Read the full article here.
According to a poll conducted by OnePoll in Britain, aggression, low body confidence, reproductive issues and even suicide are possible side-effects of pornography use at a young age. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted in Ireland, 1 in 7 teens feel pressured to have sex, and 6% felt that they would lose their partner if they didn’t agree to sexual activity. Read the full article here.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are on the rise in the United States, with the total combined cases of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis at its highest numbers ever. Read the full article here.
A New study conducted by Professor Melissa Peskin shows cyber dating abuse can be an issue even among kids in the sixth grade. Read the full article here.
A study published by Psychology Today shares the real reasons why most people use the dating app, Tinder. Read the full article here.
A study conducted by the University of New Hampshire highlights some ways that sexual partner abuse has changed and been enhanced due to social media. Read the full article here.
A study by some Yale University professors indicate that adults generally value overcoming temptation, while kids instead value moral purity and the absence of conflict altogether. Read the full article here.
A recent study by a young women’s organization in the UK, Girlguiding, shares how body image issues are a growing epidemic among young women. Read the full article here.
The Pew Research Foundation conducted a survey asking whether or not transgender individuals can use the bathroom that they believe fits their gender identity, and found that the country is almost perfectly split on the issue. Read the full article here.
A study released earlier this year from UCLA shows what happens in a teenagers brain while he or she is using social media. Read the full article here.
Daily infographic shares an some information about parenting in the digital age. See the infographic here.
A large study of women in Denmark found that taking hormonal contraception increases risk for first-time use of antidepressants and diagnosis of depression. Read the full article here.
The U.S. Census Bureau issues statistics about unmarried Americans every year in September, this round of statistics highlights some changes in what it means to live as a single American. Read the full article here.
Internal intelligence from Bitdefender’s parental control feature claims that one in ten visitors to porn sites are under ten years old. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, children as young as three can struggle with body image issues. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the University of British Columbia, transgender youth are just as likely to get pregnant as non-transgender youth that engage in sexual intercourse. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Centre, listening to sexually-explicit rap music can lead to sex at an earlier age. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by Common Sense Media, 50 percent of people ages 12-18 feel addicted to their smartphones. Read the full article here.
From public figures to local high schools, sexting has become a bigger issue. The Miami Herald shares how sexting, though not included in the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, can be extremely addictive. Read the full article here.
A study by The Guttmacher Institute shares that the main reason for the decrease in teen pregnancy is due to increased use of Birth Control, not a decrease in adolescent sexual activity. Read the full article here.
A study by author and speaker Lisa Wade provides an eye-opening glimpse into “hookup culture” on college campuses. *language warning*
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According to a new study conducted by the University of Oklahoma, watching porn increases the probability of divorce by 200 percent. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the Telethon Kids Institute, giving baby robots to teens actually increases teenage pregnancy. Read the full article here.
A new study by the Center for Disease Control found that LGBT youth are at a higher risk of domestic and sexual violence than straight youth. See the full study here.
A study in 1998 showed that girls’ ability to take a test and think clearly was negatively affected by body image and unrealistic beauty standards. With the rise of social media and the internet, this problem has only been amplified. Read the full article here.
A new study from Princeton University highlights some connections between ADHD and reckless sexual behavior, as long as substance-abuse problems later in life. Read the full article here.
Teen pregnancy is way down. And a study suggests that the reason is increased, and increasingly effective, use of contraceptives. Read the article here.
New study shows that among every age group, with the exception of people over the age of 65, tend to say that sexuality is a scale. Read the full article here, and see full poll results here.
According to a study conducted by the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine, frequent social media use can be a contributing factor to depression. Read the full article here.
Teens who pledge not to have premarital sex are not cutting their risks of either pregnancy or catching a sexually transmitted disease. Read the full article here.
According to a new study conducted by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, one third of parents would go to the police if they found out their kids were sending nude photos to friends. Read the full article here.
A new study from the Alfred Kinsey Institute claims premarital sex is so universally accepted and practiced that virgins are sometimes considered to be undesirable relationship partners. Read the full article here.
Child psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman discusses parent-child communication trends and gives some tips for improving communication quality with children. Read the full article here.
A new study shows that Millennials are more engaged, yet more skeptic of the Bible than in previous generations. Read the full article here.
New research affirms recent studies that millennials aren’t nearly as sexually active as previous generations. Read the full article here.
A study shows that users of the popular dating app show greater levels of low self-esteem. Read the full article here.
More than 70 Australian schools are targets for a perverse pornography ring of teen boys and young men secretly swapping and exchanging graphic sexual images of female students and other nonconsenting women. Read the article here.
A new study from Indiana University researchers shows that although most people who engage in sexting expect their messages to remain private, nearly one in four people are sharing the sexual messages they receive. Read the article here.
According to a study conducted in Australia, a large portion of adults have watched porn but agree that it is degrading to women as a whole. Read the full article here.
An article in the New York Times discusses smartphone ownership for kids, and ultimately recommends waiting as long as possible. Read the full article here.
A new study shows that the younger a teenager is when they have sex for the first time, the more likely they are to engage in sexting behavior. Read the full article here.
New research highlights the ways that social media is affecting the brains of teenagers, for better or for worse. Read the full article here.
Polling and research conducted by the Institute for Pro-Life Advancement, an initiative of Students for Life of America, found that the majority of millennials support increasing restrictions on abortion even if many of them do not identify as “pro-life.” Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted by the University of Birmingham and the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, parents believe that social media is undermining their children’s moral development. Read the full article here.
New study undertaken in England reveals one in five older teenagers have experienced abusive behaviour in relationships. Read the full article here.
According to a recent study, researchers found only a weak link between media and teen sexual behavior. Read the full article here.
According to a study conducted at BYU, Disney princess culture magnifies stereotypes in young girls which can cause body image and confidence issues later in life. Read the full article here.
Adolescents who attend church regularly consume less pornography than their peers who don’t, according to a study by two University of Calgary professors. Read the full article here.
Soft-core pornography may produce sexist ideas in viewers and increase belief in rape myths, according to findings from a new study presented last week. Read the full article here.
A recent study shows that teen abstinence has gone up by 28% since 1991. Read the full article here.