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From comprehensive sexual education to understanding consent, a healthy relationship with sexuality is a critical part of adolescent development.

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Kimberlee Hartzler-Weakley and Kayla McKean

Kimberlee Hartzler-Weakley, Ph.D., M.S., and Kayla McKean, M.Ed, lead a team developing an online sex education program targeted towards youth with higher rates of risky sexual behavior.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

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Is Covid Killing Young Love?

Adolescent couples’ in-person and sexual interactions decreased compared to the period before Covid lockdowns, though by small amounts.

Fellow Connor McCombs

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Sex and Drugs

We know from prior research that early sexual activity is associated with the use of intoxicating substances. However, it is not immediately clear why.

Guest Authors Richard W. Robins, David Angus Clark

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Education to Reduce Teen Baby Bumps

Understanding the factors that influence teen reproductive health is essential as evidence grows in the "safe sex" vs. "abstinence only" education debate.

Fellow Jori Fortson