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New Regs to Prep UK Scouts for Sex

Guidelines will encourage counselors to promote safe sex

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2008 6:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – Britain's Boy Scouts may soon be as prepared for healthy sex as they are for camping and woodworking, reports the Guardian. Counselors will discuss sexual health with Scouts, may even hand out condoms to prevent unprotected sex, and take their boys on visits to clinics... Read full story »

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