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What Gives You Hope?
Watch our interview with Hope's Voice by the 2005-2006 Sex, Etc. Editorial Board
Do you know anyone living with HIV or AIDS? You can meet Heather, Tyler, Jorge, Todd and Shelton right now on our video!
Joshua Daniels, 16
Joshua joins the board this year with plans to give teens new viewpoints and perspectives regarding sexual issues, specifically gay and transgender youth.
Sylvia Mayorga, 16
A strong advocate for women’s and teens’ rights, Sylvia listens when few others would, and takes pride in working hard to make sure these voices are heard.
Natasha Ramsey, 16
Natasha’s goal on the Sex, Etc. board is to get the word out to people who don’t have high-quality sex education in their schools.
Guys Want More Than Sex By Christine Bayeux, 17, Staff Writer
Guys and sex. They seem to go together. We see the stereotype everywhere—guys hitting it on prom night, guys competing to see who can sleep with the most women.
It makes you wonder, is sex the only thing guys care about?
I have to admit, I love talking about sex. In fact, I can get some pretty uptight people to spill about the topic. It may come as a surprise, even to those who know me well, but despite all my sexual bravado, I'm still a virgin. — Aphrodite
Four teen bloggers are writing each week about sexuality! Come check out their blogs and leave them a comment.
Get connected with other teens on our Web site and start posting your opinions on the Boards. From safer sex to reproductive rights to gender issues to sexual orientation, the Boards have got you covered. You have to be a Sex, Etc. teen member to post....so what are you waiting for?
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Can you get an abortion without your parents knowing if you are under 18?
A:
Because abortion is controversial, many states have laws that require minors – girls under 18 -- to get a parent’s permission before having an abortion. This is called parental consent.
Scriptwriting Contest
Did you know that 2006 marks the 25th year of the HIV/AIDS epidemic? Scenarios USA and BET want to know how HIV/AIDS has affected you, your friends and your community. That’s why they are teaming up for the "What's the REAL DEAL on Growing Up in the Age of AIDS?" scriptwriting contest.
Gimme that Groupie Love I totally agree with your story “Gimme that Groupie Love.” I recently went to a Snoop Dogg concert, and after it finished some of his people were picking girls out of the crowd to go back to the hotel...
Why We Need Honest Sex Ed
by the Sex, Etc. Editorial Board, 2005-2006
"I want to stop being tricked. I want to be told the truth. All of it." Watch the video and find out how Sex, Etc. editors explain the need for honest sex ed in their lives.
