by Susie Wilson [To lead off Let’s Talk Month, we’re reposting a column about sex ed in New York City from Susie Wilson’s Sex Matters. In October, we’ll be sharing ways to talk to your kids about sex. Parents are the best sex ed teachers for our young people! To schedule a parent program or… Read more »
August is the National Immunization Awareness month; so in the spirit of awareness, let’s explore the benefits of immunizing against genital human papillomavirus, also called HPV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection with approximately 20 million people currently being infected. Although in most cases… Read more »
by Bill Taverner You used to be able to get all three – soup, sandwiches, and censorship – at Panera Bread. Five years ago, the Riverfront Times in St. Louis, MO, ran a story that described my experiences with censorship at the restaurant chain and other public buildings that purported to offer “free wi fi”…. Read more »
by The CFLE The Institute of Medicine just released suggestions on women’s preventive health care, and included a recommendation that all birth control costs be completely covered under insurance, with no co-pay required. It’s a long-overdue step in the right direction for women’s health! In celebration, The Center for Family Life Education is sharing a… Read more »
by Bill Taverner Hi, my name is Bill T, and I have indulged in violent video games. I don’t usually start off essays with a confession, and I realize this forum is not Violent Video Games Anonymous. Indeed, it has been several years since I last carjacked and bludgeoned my way to a successful all-nighter… Read more »
by Allyson Sandak As I celebrated Father’s Day with my family, I reflected a lot on sexuality education. Being a sexuality educator, I tend to do that quite often, but this year’s Father’s Day was a bit more poignant than usual. I am expecting my first child and wanted to explain my pregnancy to my… Read more »
By Dr. Marty Klein I’m recently back from Austin, where I spoke at the annual meeting of the Texas Library Association. My topic was America’s War On Sex, Libraries, & Librarians. I’m pleased to say I was warmly received. And I sure learned plenty from them—some of it heartening, some of it scary. And some… Read more »
by Bill Taverner Today was my first Planned Parenthood rally. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit it, because it seems like I’ve been affiliated with Planned Parenthood forever. But the truth is I’ve never been to one of our rallies. I’ve written many articles about the disagreements over abortion, contraception, sex education, and other core… Read more »
By Robin Slaw In the February 22, 2011 “Blame It On the Alcohol” episode, Glee fans got a big dose of how well teen abstinence pledges work … Not! Instead, Glee club members explored the perils of teen drinking. From Principal Figgins’ pronunciation of Kei$ha (Kee-dollar sign-Ha) to the duet by Schuester and Beiste to… Read more »
By Bill Taverner “Sex Week” is the name of the educational program for medical students held the first week of January at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). The program was co-founded by Dr. Sandra Leiblum and Dr. Richard Cross almost 40 years ago, and prepares physicians about the importance of… Read more »
Michael Shelton, who writes the “Sex Life of the American Male” column for Psychology Today, comments on youth, sex ed, technology, and The CFLE’s National Sex Ed Conference here.
Discussions regarding sex education usually revolve around educating teenagers. But increasingly, sexual health researchers say, adults are in need of sex education, too. When Bill Taverner, director of The Center for Family Life Education at Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey, spoke at his parents’ retirement community about sexuality and aging recently, the crowd… Read more »
By Bill Taverner In November 2010, The Center for Family Life Education held a national sexuality education conference – open to professionals with students and patients of all ages – with a program that encompassed the lifespan, from teaching about puberty to helping couples regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. There were workshops on sexual… Read more »
by Ashley Generallo In 2005 I graduated college. I didn’t have anything really impressive to say when people asked me about my future plans. No, I didn’t have a job lined up. No, my psychology/women studies degree didn’t make me qualified for any particular job in any particular field. But I did know one thing… Read more »
By Bill TavernerOne in 10 “abstinent” teens has a sexually transmitted infection. Yes, one in 10 teens that says he or she is abstinent has a sexually transmitted infection. This statistical anomaly comes from a news story reported in the Washington Times. It sounds strange, but it really shouldn’t be surprising to know that teens… Read more »
cross-posted from http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/style/a-metaphor-for-thanksgiving-at-a-sex-ed-conference with permission from Susie Wilson. BY SUSIE WILSON NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM SEX MATTERS This Thanksgiving I am focusing my gratitude on the recent two-day Sex Ed Conference organized by the Center for Family Life Education (CFLE), the education arm of Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey. The CFLE has been a leader in the field… Read more »
Every year, The CSE honors an outstanding leader in sexuality education with the Golden Brick Award. Named in honor of legendary sexuality educator Peggy Brick, the award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of sexuality education both in New Jersey and throughout the nation. We are delighted to… Read more »
Nothing to read here…we’re too busy preparing for The CFLE’s Sex Ed Conference! But the conference program is online and there is plenty of reading there! See: http://www.sexedconference.com/preliminary_conference_program.pdf
compiled by Ashley Generallo Going to be in the New York/New Jersey area sometime soon (maybe for a great sex ed conference, hint hint!)? While you are here, you might as well enjoy some sexy activities in the area. Take a look at the CSE’s 10 favorite sights to see…in no particular order. 1. Have… Read more »
by Colleen Lord Contributing to The CFLE blog has been great fun for me. If you’ve read any of my blog posts, then you have probably learned a few things about me and my family. It’s become a running joke that I can’t write a post without incorporating myself or my family in some way…. Read more »
