The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that fewer teens are opting for sex during their teenage years than they were just a decade ago, with the majority saying they abstained because it was against their morals or religion.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found that teenagers who listen to popular music with degrading sexual lyrics are more likely to engage in sexual activity.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new study has found that adolescents who watch high levels of television programming containing sexual content are twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy as peers who did not watch as many of these shows.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Heritage Foundation, a pro-family research group, released their top ten findings concerning the impact of parental involvement in teens’ sexual decisions. As the facts confirm, parents remain the number one influence in their children’s lives and greatly affect their attitudes regarding sexual activity.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new government study has found that in the past 17 years, there has been an overall decrease in risky sexual behaviors among U.S. teens.
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