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Teen sexting scandal illustrates dangers of technological era

The fad of sexting among minors can be destructive for young lives. For Margarite, a young girl from Washington, a naked picture she sent to her boyfriend Isaiah would come to have massive consequences. After the two broke up, Isaiah sent the picture to a former friend of Margarite.

True Love Revolution hosts porn discussion

Neurosurgeon Donald Hilton, an associate professor at the University of Texas, told a packed audience last night that pornography consumption has negative effects on masculinity, social interaction and demographics at a talk organized by True Love Revolution, a student advocacy group that promotes ...

Tanzania is where the heart is: students partner with non-profit to raise HIV awareness

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, often spreads within Tanzanian families due to misconceptions about contraceptives and the spread of the virus.

University of Vermont to host program on rape culture

Students who may be interested in learning about rape culture will soon be able to attend a conference on the many issues that encompass the topic.

Bill eases penalty for young ‘sexters’

What starts as a flirtatious sending of a nude photo could end in prosecution of young "sexters" as child pornographers in New Jersey, but Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, D-Camden, is trying to change that.

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Film Explores Sex Changes in Iran

Iran is one of eight countries where homosexuality is a crime punishable by death—but also a country in which sex-change operations are legal, said Organization for Refuge Asylum and Migration founder Neil Grungras in a discussion last night about LGBT rights in the Middle East.

U.S. teens, young adults ‘doing it’ less, study says

ATLANTA (AP) — Fewer teens and young adults are having sex, a government survey shows, and theories abound for why they’re doing it less. Experts say this generation may be more cautious than their predecessors, more aware of sexually spread diseases.

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Ohio State alumnus raising human trafficking awareness

A software engineer and Ohio State alumnus has made it his life's mission to raise American awareness of Thailand's human trafficking issues. "Thailand is a pedophile magnet and has become a destination of choice for people who prey on children," said Joe Chongsiriwatana.

Column: Keeping your V-Card

I recently decided to watch Skins on MTV. I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I kept hearing about how it shows teens having sex and doing drugs. I believe this show is part of the reason why many people think this is going on among all young adults.

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