For all my instinctive cynicism which leads me to caution others to look at the story we're being directed away from, I fell for it myself yesterday when writing about abstinence programs. Well, not entirely had, because it's still an issue. But I came across a post of Dr Rivka's last night while clicking around that connected up with a couple of ( Read more... )

Those Who Pledge Abstinence May Risk STDsThe latest study, published in the April issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that teens pledging virginity until marriage are more likely to have oral and anal sex than other teens who have not had intercourse. That behavior, however, "puts you at risk," said Hannah Brueckner, assistant ( Read more... )

I want you to read it:The UN's commission on the status of women had drafted a brief declaration reaffirming support for the Beijing declaration, and calling for further effort to implement its recommendations ( Read more... )

Would you consider the following statement a threat?

( Well, they do need to consider their funding source. )

When the immediate crisis of the tsunami has passed, I will be refocusing my attention on AIDS. This isn't a lecture for you, but for me, I'm pulling together a primer for myself, to keep active and angry about it ( Read more... )

I admit it. I hold grudges. I can nurse a grudge like it's a bad watered-down vodka tonic at a dismal club. I walk around with several chips on each shoulder ( Read more... )