by Kees Rietjmeijer, Denver Clinical Prevention Training Center

September 17, 2012 - 7:48 am

There is a lot to like about a more positive approach towards sexuality, but a causal link between better sexual health and lower pregnancy and STI rates ultimately requires scientific evidence that goes beyond intuitive reasoning.

by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check

August 27, 2012 - 3:44 pm

In this week’s sexual health roundup: the Learning Channel takes on teen pregnancy in two new shows—My Teen is Pregnant and So Am I and High School Moms; a Pennsylvania school that previously denied admission to an HIV-positive student has changed its mind after hearing from the Justice Department; and as the Olympics draws to a close, it’s good to know that sex the night before sports is just fine. 

by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check

August 13, 2012 - 8:10 am

This week all eyes turned to the Delhi Charter School, which rescinded a policy that grossly discriminated against female students. This situation underscores how ineffective we are at supporting pregnant and parenting teens.

by Robin Marty, Senior Political Reporter, RH Reality Check

August 9, 2012 - 10:44 am

In the face of major backlash, the school has decided to reverse its discriminatory policy.

by Robin Marty, Senior Political Reporter, RH Reality Check

August 6, 2012 - 11:08 pm

Dehli Charter school has a radical stance for teens they think might be pregnant — get tested or go home.

by IPPFWHR

April 20, 2012 - 2:35 am

In the Dominican Republic, groups have been working to secure political and public support for reducing teenage pregnancy and ensuring access to youth-friendly health services and education. In the Dominican Republic, high rates of adolescent fertility and maternal mortality have attracted the attention of national authorities and civil society organizations.

by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check

April 10, 2012 - 10:53 am

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the latest teen birth rates which found that fewer babies were born to teen mothers in 2010 than in any year since 1946. 

by Katie Stack

April 3, 2012 - 9:09 am

Tonight’s 16 & Pregnant will feature an abortion storyline. Use hashtag #16andloved to show support and solidarity to Brittany, Briana and their family. 

by Marisol Franco, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ)

March 13, 2012 - 8:02 am

In order to address adolescent pregnancy and parenting in the Latina/o community and beyond, we must collectively start to change the discourse and norms to include youth sexuality and health needs from a perspective that acknowledges young people’s rights to education, access, autonomy and opportunities.

by Gwen Emmons, Independent Writer

March 12, 2012 - 7:22 am

The push to federalize parental notification laws is back… and if last week’s hearing is any indication, it’s based on the same misguided arguments laced with a healthy dose of condescension towards young women and their private decisions.