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Sex Education for Youth We, Eva Warnier and Dominika Kubanek, came from Western Europe to India to work as interns at Karmayog. While talking with the youth of Mumbai we found out that there is a gap in sexual education for youth in India. Young people need objective information to create an open and healthy attitude about sex and sexuality to help them make well thought decisions. With this section we try to provide the required information and to give the youngsters a platform for their thoughts and questions.

About Sex Education Family life and sex education  - Effective education prog. will produce a generation of adults capable of making responsible decision (pdf)  History of sex in India - Modern India  - Conservative views of sexuality are now the norm in the modern republic of India ...  Morality of Sex Education  - One approach to sex education is to view it as necessary to reduce risk behaviours ...  Sex Education  - involves the teaching of useful knowledge and related skills of critical issues related to sexuality  Sex Education Helps Prepare Young Adults  - Reproductive health education can succeed in various settings, including schools & community centers  Sex education still off the charts  - there is no consensus in India over introducing sex and reproductive health education in the school  Sex etc.  - ...Sex Terms  Sexual experiences and their correlates among college students in Mumbai City, India  - Isolated studies indicate that pregnancy and STDs are on the rise among unmarried teenagers in India  The facts to make a choice  - All schools have to cover the basics, but religion affects the way some teach sex  What are the aims of Sex Education?  - Reducing the risks of potentially negative outcomes from sexual behaviour  What is Sex Education?  - Sex education, is the process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about sex  Effective Sex Education "Abstinence only" vs. contraception information  - "abstinence-only" message: in which contraception information is either prohibited or limited  Abstinence-only education policies and programs  - A position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine (pdf)  Abstinence-Only Programs Are Dangerous, Ineffective, and Inaccurate.  - Abstinence-Only Programs increase pledge-takers’ risk for STIs and pregnancy  Based on the research, comprehensive sex education is more effective at stopping the spread of HIV  - Research Shows That Abstinence-Only Programs Have Limited Effectiveness And Unintended Consequences  Common characteristics of effective sex education programs  - ten common characteristics how to reduce risk-taking behaviors  Issue Brief  - Comprehensive sex education typically contains a strong abstinence message ...  Sexual abstinence  - is the practice of voluntarily refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity.  Articles contributed by users Site visitors are invited to post their articles directly here  - Procedure to post articles, documents, photographs, etc. is given here  Contraception Choose the Best Method of Contraception for You  - If the method you choose doesn't fit your lifestyle, it's unlikely you'll use it correctly  What Contraceptive Options are Available to Adolescents?  - The easiest contraceptive for them to obtain is condoms but may not be the most effective  What is contraception?  - Contraception (birth control) is the term used for the prevention of pregnancy  Methods of Contraception Female Sterilization  - Questions & Answers  Methods of Contraception  - Oral Contraceptives, Vaginal Ring, Implants, ...  Vasectomy?  - Vasectomy - Frequently asked questions  Barrier / Chemical Methods A Contraceptive Sponge  - ...is a soft round sponge filled with spermicide to kill sperm  Cervical Cap  - The cervical cap is a small cap made of soft latex ...  Diaphragms  - It forms a barrier to stop sperm from reaching your cervix, so you won't get pregnant  Spermicides  - Overview, Characteristics of spermicides, Effectiveness  Hormonal Methods Emergency Contraception  - Emergency contraception may be used after having unprotected sex ...  Injectable Contraceptives  - A single injection is highly effective with a failure rate of less than 1%  Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)  - Overview (pdf)  The "Mini-Pill" or Progestin-Only Contracaptive  - they can be used by women who cannot or should not use combined oral contraceptives ...  The Pill – Combined oral contraceptive  - Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), is a popular way to protect yourself against unwanted pregnancy  Using the Contraceptive Patch  - How do I use the Patch? Are there any side effects? ...  Your guide to the contraceptive implant  - Helping you choose the method of contraception that is best for you  More Informations Advocates for Youth  - Contraceptives: What Are Your Choices?  SHine Sa  - provide you with information that can help you enjoy your relationships & sexual health with safety  Timing Methods Coitus interruptus (Withdrawal method)  - What happens is that the man pulls his penis out of the vagina before ejaculation.  Rhythm Method  - also known as the Calendar Method is a method of natural birth control that involves counting days..  HIV and STD's What is the link between STDs and HIV infection  - Individuals who are infected with STDs are more likely than uninfected in individuals to acquire HIV  HIV / AIDS 10 basic facts on HIV and AIDS  - AIDS is caused by ...HIV is transmitted ...  An Overview of the Spread and Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in India  - NACO: to formulate strategy and plan for implementation of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS (doc)  Example of Country Restrictions on Condoms and HIV/AIDS Information - India  - human rights treaties oblige states parties to respect and promote the right of all people ...  Get tested  - List with Addresses and Phone No. where you can get tested  How are STDs and HIV connected?  - it would seem reasonable that anything that helps to give or get an STD will help give or get HIV  How common is HIV/AIDS?  - ... at the end of 2002 that 42 million people in the world were living with HIV/AIDS.  How did it spread so quickly?  - HIV infection existed at low levels for a long period of time in small tribal communities in Africa.  How do you know if you have HIV or AIDS?  - Most people with HIV feel healthy and are capable of living productive, healthy lives for many years  Signs and Symptoms of HIV Infection  - Immediately after infection, some people may develop mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or ...  So little time   - a short AIDS history (doc)  Update on Sexual Transmission of HIV  - About Sexual Transmission of HIV (pdf)  What are the different stages of HIV?  - The 5 stages of HIV disease: 1. Primary HIV infection , 2. The asymptomatic or ...  What does HIV do to the body  - The virus attacks specific lymphocytes called T helper cells takes them over, and multiplies  What is AIDS?  - AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome...  What is HIV -2?  - HIV-2 is a strain of HIV similar to the more common strain HIV-1 but also different in many ways...  What is HIV?  - HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS  What is the difference between HIV and AIDS  - HIV is the virus that may causes AIDS. HIV belongs to a subset of viruses called retroviruses...  Where did HIV come from?  - Scientists have different theories about the origin of HIV, but none have been proven ...  Prevention Addressing Myths About HIV-AIDS  - many myths and misperceptions about HIV & its transmission have emerged that aren't based on science  Concerned about exposure to HIV  - If you're concerned that you may have been exposed to HIV, follow these steps ...  Condom FAQ's  - Here are a few faq's that should clear up those little niggling thoughts you have on condoms  Facts About Male Condoms and the Correct Way to Use Them  - What is a male condom? Why use a male condom? ...  Female Condoms  - Although it is not as effective at preventing pregnancy as the male condom ...  Female Condoms  - it is not as effective at preventing pregnancy as the male condom ...  Female Condoms - How to use  - How to use and Female condom Faqs  Female Condoms - How to use  - How to use? Female condom Faqs  How can drug users reduce their risks for HIV/AIDS?  - Drug users should be advised that stopping all drug use, is the most effective way to reduce ....  How can HIV transmission be prevented?  - HIV can be transmitted in three main ways: Sexual transmission, ...  Male condoms  - What kinds of condoms are available? How effective are they? ...  Prevention of parent-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS  - Every year, more than 700,000 children become HIV-positive via transmission from their parents  Safe sex suggestions  - HIV is transmitted by body fluids including blood, ejaculate (cum), pre-ejaculate (pre-cum), ...  Safer Sex Guidelines  - How does HIV spread during sex ? Unsafe activities. Safer activities.  (pdf)  More Informations Links AVERT – AVERTing HIV and AIDS  - is an international HIV and AIDS charity with the aim of AVERTing HIV and AIDS world  HIV . Hepatitis . STI Education + Resource Centre  - provides information on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and sexually transmissible infections (STIs)  National AIDS Control Organization  - To formulate strategy & plan for implementation of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the country  The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases  - conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat ...  UNAIDS Uniting the world against AIDS  - the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, brings together the efforts and resources of ...  NGO Committed Action for Relief and Education-CARE  - to bring people together & provide a platform for helping the the underprivileged section of society  HIV-AIDS Information and Guidance Centre  - promote public education and awareness programmes and initiate service for HIV positive persons ...  Indian Business Trust for HIV/ AIDS  - IBT firmly believe that business can use resources and reach at the collective levels to fight HIV  Saathi  - Works with the street youth & children addressing a ragne of issues drug addiction & HIV/ AIDS issue  Save the Children India (STCI)  - STCI is committed to creating an environment wherein children can grow to their full potential  Stree Mukti Sanghatana  - SMS... initiates developmental projects and imparts education to the youth on sex, AIDS / HIV ...  STD Chlamydia  - Overview, Cause, Symptoms ...  General Information – Genital Warts  - This fact sheet gives basic, non-technical information on genital warts  Genital Herpes  - ... is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that involves the eruption of blisters on the ...  Gonorrhea  - What is Gonorrhea ... (pdf)  Gut infections  - A large number of bacteria are responsible for gut infections, leading to diarrhoea or stomach pains  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)  - General Informations about PID. What is PID? How does a woman get PID? ...  Scabies  - Scabies are little mites that burrow down into the skin to lay their eggs. Signs, Treatment, ...  Sexual transmission and prevention of the of the hepatitis viruses A-E and G  - To assess current knowledge about the potential for sexual transmission of the hepatitis ... (pdf)  Sexually transmitted diseases  - are diseases or infections that have a significant probability of transmission between humans by....  Syphilis  - Overview, Causes, Symptoms, ...  Trichomonas Vaginitis  - Trichomonas is a one-celled parasite that can live in the vagina, or in the male lower genital tract  Vaginal Thrush  - Essential facts  Vaginitis  - is an inflammation of the vagina. It can be caused by one of several different problems ....  Newspaper Articles HT: What a good sex education programme should contain: May 04, 2008  -   IE: NACO tones down sex education manual: May 09, 2008  -

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