Sex Education

Mission: To increase youth access to comprehensive sexuality education

Message: We believe that young people can make positive sexuality decisions that protect their health, safety, and futures if they have:

• Hope for a bright future and perception of opportunity
• Access to information from accurate, non-judgmental sources
• Guidance from caring adults who respect their rights and capabilities
• Support for their healthy choices, including abstinence and condom and contraceptive use
• Access to condoms and other contraception

Comprehensive sexuality education can provide many of the supports necessary for healthy sexuality decisions by including:

• Accurate information on biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality
• Exploration and affirmation of values, attitudes, and emotional feelings associated with sexuality
• Exploration and understanding of healthy intimate relationships
• Support and skills for delaying sexual behavior until physically, cognitively, and emotionally ready for mature sexual relationship and the consequences
• Information on responsible, mature sexual behavior that includes how to protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases

Method: Become a voice for comprehensive sexuality education in your community.

Click on the links in the orange box to learn more about current sexuality education issues and advocacy.

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Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy
105 Chauncy Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
617.482.9122 Main, 617.482.9129 Fax