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Youth kick out stigma of HIV/AIDS through sports  -  Mar 19, 2008
Inside Toronto,...listened to some music and really got engaged in giving input and suggesting ideas on engaging ways to approach sexual health issues with their peers.

Legal basics: giving your pupils advice on sex and contraception  -  Feb 26, 2008
Teaching Expertise,Teachers must, however, be able to show young people where they can get confidential advice on sexual health issues. Health professionals work to their own

Letâ€™s talk about sex[ual health on campus], baby  -  Mar 7, 2008
Pioneer Log,...sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual violence, or who want advice about how to manage the stress that often surrounds sexual health issues.

A New Agenda for Girls' and Women's Health and Rights: An RH ...  -  Mar 11, 2008
RH Reality Check,And when you're done reading head over to OnDayOne.org and submit your own ideas on what reproductive and sexual health issues our next President must

Manitoba Health to reveal details of HPV vaccination program  -  Mar 4, 2008
CBC News,..."This ties into other kinds of sexual health issues. We need to be making sure we're doing outreach to the people who really carry the burden of risk for

The Oscars come but once a year: Winton, save the tux and help us ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Macalester College The Mac Weekly,They acknowledge the urgency of sexual health issues as much as students' privacy, and all for affordable prices or free. Macalester's deficiencies in

Vee takes Orapa by storm  -  Mar 12, 2008
Republic of Botswana,...take responsibility against the virus, adding that they should serve as role models on HIV/AIDS issues by educating the youth on sexual health issues.

'Are we killing our kids?'  -  Mar 11, 2008
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press,...â€œIt's recognised that current childhood obesity and sexual health issues are particularly high priorities in terms of improving the health of the population

Vivien has Palace appointment  -  Mar 3, 2008
This is Wiltshire.co.uk,She ensures that young people are aware of and can access confidential guidance on sexual health issues. One of her innovative approaches was opening up the

Students 'leied' for safer sex  -  Mar 11, 2008
RU Daily Targum (subscription),RU Choice served the University community by informing students about women's reproductive rights and sexual health issues, said RU Choice Rep.

One Underage Abortion Carried Out Every Day  -  Feb 26, 2008
Glasgow Daily Record,...and bring forward proposals to advise and raise awareness of sexual health issues in an accessible, confidential and non-threatening environment.

Abstinence vs. sex ed in schools  -  20 Feb 2008
The Courier News,...led open discussions and created games to address sexual health issues including sexually transmitted diseases, abusive and healthy relationships,

BET Expands to UK  -  20 Feb 2008
World Screen News,...on the public-education campaign designed to inform young people about sexual health issues, including HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

BET Networks Announces the Launch of BET in the UK  -  20 Feb 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...a comprehensive public education campaign designed to inform young people about sexual health issues, including HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted

Everyone must play a part in sexual health  -  Feb 18, 2008
ic Wales,The Welsh Assembly Government takes a comprehensive approach to tackling sexual health issues. Since 2004 a Modernisation Programme for HIV and Sexual

WPF zoekt Country Representative Vietnam  -  Feb 19, 2008
Oneworld,Sound technical and program knowledge of reproductive and sexual health issues (training, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, clinical services,

Sexual health campaign aimed at teenagers  -  Feb 11, 2008
Worthing Herald,The aim of the Is This Love? campaign, which runs from February 9-16, is to get young people to think more seriously about sexual health issues and also to

Week to focus on sexual health  -  Feb 11, 2008
Texas A&M The Battalion,She said it is meant to create a visible spark for a commitment to sexual health issues and to programming that creates a pro-active education.

'Kinsey Confidential': Sexual health information for the ...  -  Feb 7, 2008
Indiana University,..."Our blog and podcasts will address personal concerns and provide news about sexual health issues and sex research." Beginning this week, three-minute

City project advises parents on the best course of action  -  Feb 15, 2008
The Star,...relationships and sexual health issues. parents and carers in order to make healthier choices in terms of relationships and future sexual activity.

Health unit to launch new website for teens  -  Feb 11, 2008
Fort Frances Times,Found at www.havefunbesafe.ca, the website contains up-to-date information and resources on sexual health issues such as contraception, abstinence,

Abortion Access Issues and Republican Tensions Rises  -  Feb 11, 2008
RH Reality Check,Also an interview with Lois Backus from Medical Students for Choice and a look at the major candidates' views on sexual health issues.

On V-Day, no sex flicks  -  Feb 13, 2008
Calcutta Telegraph,...a report on the preliminary findings from TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues), a Delhi-based sexuality helpline, indicates.

Kinsey Institute provides sex podcasts  -  Feb 7, 2008
United Press International..."Our blog and podcasts will address personal concerns and provide news about sexual health issues and sex research," Bass said in a statement.

Indiana University teams with Church & Dwight to improve the ...  -  Jan 28, 2008
Indiana University,BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- To address critical sexual health issues facing citizens across the United States, the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in Indiana

Address youth issues: Officer  -  Feb 7, 2008
Fiji Times,The aim of the workshop was to ensure peer educators acquired accurate information about reproductive and sexual health issues.

IU hooks up with Trojans  -  Jan 26, 2008
The Herald-Times (subscription),When you look at the rate of unintended pregnancies and the rates of sexually transmitted diseases, you see that we still struggle with sexual health issues

New generation of bed buddies  -  Feb 16, 2008
Standard,In the process of explaining women and sexual health issues, several authors have classified them in three major categories. The â€˜notcherâ€™: This kind of

Discovering the inner sexual self  -  Feb 12, 2008
The California Aggie Online,..."Sexual wellness is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being beyond sexual health issues. Sexual wellness addresses a positive and broad

Grammy Winner Common, MTV, and Kaiser Family Foundation Launch ...  -  Feb 14, 2008
Earthtimes,Emmy and Peabody Award-winning public information campaign on HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and related sexual health issues.

Disappointing Grades for Sex Education in Illinois Public Schools  -  Jan 31, 2008
MedPage Today,...sex education is inadequate, physicians may fill in the gap by helping teenagers with sexual-health issues or by providing parents with information.

Govt investing best approach to STI levels  -  Feb 4, 2008
ABC Online,...at a range of methods including getting more male medical staff into remote areas to encourage male patients to present for sexual health issues.

Have a Happy, Feminist Valentineâ€™s Day  -  Feb 14, 2008
Campus Progress,...awareness about the need for comprehensive sex education, inexpensive and easy access to birth control and condoms, and similar sexual health issues.

Events to increase AIDS awareness  -  Feb 11, 2008
Florida Today,..."Everyone has the same behaviors," said Whideman, who focuses largely on sexual health issues. "And you can't do much in one day.

Students showed their love for SA this V-Day  -  Feb 15, 2008
University at Buffalo The Spectrum,This year, many clubs focused on raising awareness of sexual health issues. "We are fundraising and promoting for our club today but we are also trying to

Jenice Armstrong: AIDS peril remains  -  Jan 31, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer,BEBASHI, which stands for Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues, alerted me to the video after getting calls at their Spring Garden Street

Funny or Informative? Mom Video Blogs Sex Education  -  Jan 24, 2008
ABC News...host of the "Midwest Teen Sex Show," a video blog that unabashedly tackles sexual health issues such as homosexuality, masturbation and birth control.

Trojan(R) and the National Sexuality Resource Center's Campaign ...  -  Nov 29, 2007
ReutersStudents across the US can apply by submitting an article publishedin 2007 relating to sexual health issues, statistics, products, policy oropinions at

On plate for cadets: Refreshing course on AIDS, drugs  -  Dec 26, 2007
Delhi Newsline,...held at Safdarjung Enclave in collaboration with Partners in Development Initiatives (PDI), a group that works on reproductive and sexual health issues.

HIV/AIDS, awareness is lacking  -  Dec 2, 2007
The Post,It is a reality that knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues is limited in the general population of Pakistan. Though the print and electronic media

Health Promotion Officer  -  Dec 10, 2007
The Voice,Knowledge of sexual health issues in African communities is essential. Informal enquiries welcomed by Gary Jefferson on tel: 07795 470629.

fpa Opens 500 Pounds Award For Excellence In Journalism, UK  -  Dec 12, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The Â£500 prize honours the best published newspaper or magazine article on sexual health issues from the 1st January - 31st December 2007.

POPULATION: Sexing Up Safe Sex to Limit HIV Spread  -  Nov 30, 2007
IPS,Radhika Chandiramani, founder and executive director of Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues (TARSHI), a New Delhi-based NGO, agrees.

10th ESSM Congress Most Successful Ever - Over 2100 Specialists ...  -  Nov 30, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),We hope to build on the findings of this congress to further improve understanding of sexual health issues in the medical world as well as among the general

District 518 students surveyed on safety, sex; results are in  -  Dec 20, 2007
Worthington Daily Globe,Survey questions cover everything from feelings about school and parents to time usage to mental health, substance abuse and sexual health issues.

STDs rising for older adults  -  Dec 3, 2007
MLive.com,She said black churches have become more open to sexual health issues, such as a national initiative by pastors/ wives to teach HIV prevention.

Chorus benefit will kick off World AIDS Day events in county  -  Dec 1, 2007
Ventura County Star,..."The public interest and enthusiasm and support had really petered out," said Nack, whose academic research on sexuality and sexual health issues spurred

School property tax levy falls; hearing draws one  -  Dec 4, 2007
Park Rapids Enterprise,...â€œSeventh graders are watching the birth of a baby and talking about sexual health issues,â€? said Cathy Peterson, whoâ€™s taught health classes in middle school

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE  -  Dec 2, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com,Also, China Tolliver has joined the staff as a program-development assistant, working in youth and sexual-health issues. Previously she was an employee of

MEPs want condom ads on TV  -  Dec 1, 2007
New Europe,In countries like Poland, especially under the recent government, it has been impossible to discuss sexual health issues. This is why I will be going out in

GP anger over slur on quality of sexual health services  -  28 Nov 2007
Pulse,...â€˜Most gps are not trained to treat sexual health holistically, and many do not engage in sexual health issues. For example, while they will take blood

BET Rolls Out a Weekend of Award-Winning, HIV-Themed Programming ...  -  28 Nov 2007
CNNMoney.com...public education campaign to inform young people about sexual health issues, including HIV/AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases (stds).

unfpa assisting govt to raise hiv/aids awareness  -  Nov 24, 2007
Times of Oman,...to assist in raising awareness on hiv/aids in oman. besides other reproductive and sexual health issues that have a direct impact on the population,

mental health issues & employee assistance program  -  Nov 20, 2007
UPENN Almanac,...exercise and eating issues, and sexual health issues, in addition to the core curriculum of alcohol and other drug abuse. her office collaborates with

students get informed with sexual health fair  -  Nov 8, 2007
University at Buffalo The Spectrum,...emergency contraception and informational workshops about sexual health issues. the fair conveyed information through games, including sti jeopardy to

bet networks special 'what u know bout that? rap-it-up sex quiz ...  -  Nov 2, 2007
CNNMoney.com...people about sexual health issues, including hiv/aids and other sexually-transmitted diseases (stds). the partnership includes special programming,

old-fashioned condom sense  -  Nov 9, 2007
Edmonton Sun,...by mindelle jacobs the rates of sexually transmitted infections are soaring, condom use is declining and teens' knowledge of sexual health issues is often

new sexual health hotline started  -  Oct 31, 2007
Bradford Telegraph Argus,..."the cash service will dramatically change the way people get help with contraception and sexual health issues," he said. "bradford and airedale has

educators lament lack of time teaching about stds  -  Nov 3, 2007
The Register-Mail,...paulus and mckeague said they don't feel like they have enough time to devote to sexual health issues. "i think it's frustrating to try and get everything

teen sex case gets parents' attention  -  Nov 7, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,...etc. is an award-winning national newsletter and web site that is written by teens, for teens, on teen sexual health issues. developed by the network

high-risk activity not meant for children  -  Nov 4, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,...let alone a discussion of sexual health issues, especially when the child's gender is different from the parent's. children can also be traumatized by

busy first year at chlamydia clinic  -  Nov 6, 2007
Dorset Echo,...the littlemoor team offers advice on contraception and other sexual health issues. all the tests and advice carried out by the team are free and

teens, parents to talk about sex  -  Nov 15, 2007
News & Observer,...making healthy choices and developing healthy lifestyles. participants will learn about teen sexual health issues, and the importance of knowledge,

gpss unifies entire graduate community  -  Nov 13, 2007
Yale Daily News,...there is a new online message board which will provide graduate students a forum to voice concerns or receive updates on sexual health issues, security,

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