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What activities have been done with middle school children that have been particularly successful?
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What are some ways that you can begin to introduce sexual education to 7th and 8th graders?
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What do you do with those students that are not allowed to be in health class during sexual health education because of religious reasons or because of parental preference?
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How should I address media events that involve sex and sexuality? My students talk with each other about sex-related stories that they see in the media. I want to discuss these topics as a class, but worry about getting complaints from parents.
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I teach in a school where we are just starting to introduce the concepts of sexual orientation, very slowly and carefully. We are experiencing some resistance from parents. I know how important this topic is and that it's outlined in the state curriculum standards, but my supervisor and principal seem resistant. Are there any resources that could provide some advice, research, or information?
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I teach a health and human sexuality class in an all-girl's independent high school. I had a really difficult time discussing the topics of intimacy and sex. Students equated intimacy and sex with sexual intercourse. In one class, my students were very defensive about their thoughts of what sex is and were not open to other interpretations of the definition. I’m not intent on changing their minds, but want them to be open to different interpretations of what sexual behavior entails and what definitions we are going to use as a class. What's the bext way to go about encouraging them to consider other definitions?
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Does anyone know where you can get those life-like dolls that simulate real babies?
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Where can I buy a birth control kit?
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I am looking for resources on emergency contraception and the laws about getting emergency contraception in different states so I can include it in my next lesson. Is there anywhere that I can find a listing of laws by state?
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What are some ideas for teaching about STDs without using PowerPoint slides, or lecturing?
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Where can I get resources that deal directly with the reproductive health needs of women and girls with disabilities?
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