teens
Study: Fathers Greatly Affect Teens' Sexual Behavior
A new review of studies shows fathers' attitudes toward teen sex and the emotional closeness of their relationships with their teens have a sizeable influence on their teens' sexual behaviors, separate from the influence of moms.
California Governor Signs Law Banning Sex Orientation Therapy for Teens
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Saturday a bill banning what is known as "reparative" or "conversion" therapy for minors -- a controversial therapy used to help those struggling with same-sex attractions combat their unwanted desires.
Teen STD Rates Rise Despite High Condom Use
Sexually transmitted disease rates have continued to grow, particularly in teenagers, despite condom usage remaining at or near record levels, according to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study: Kids Experiment with Drugs, Alcohol in Summer
A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that kids between the ages of 12 and 17 are most likely to experiment with alcohol, tobacco and marijuana for the first time during the summer months.
Survey: Gay Teens Less Likely to be Happy Than Straight Peers
According to a new study, gay teenagers are less likely to be happy, more likely to report harassment, and more inclined to experiment with drugs and alcohol than their straight peers.
Study: Abstinence Education Reduces Teen Sexual Activity
Ninth-graders who complete an abstinence-education course are one-and-a-half times more likely to delay having sex during their teen years.
Sex-Ed Proponents Take Credit for N.C.'s Falling Teen Pregnancy Rates
Promoters of so-called “comprehensive” sex education are stepping in to take credit for the decline.
