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Abstinence Ed. Isn't Slowing Teen Sex

Celibacy-only programs have little 'positive impact,' study argues

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 7, 2007 1:17 PM CST

(Newser) – Abstinence-only sex-education courses funded by the federal government are no match for teenage libido, according to a new study from a non-partisan group seeking to reduce teen pregnancy. The study found such programs had less “positive impact” than more comprehensive curricula, the AP reports,... Read full story »

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Celibacy-only programs have little 'positive impact,' study argues

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