Kari

"The American Psychological Association states that comprehensive sexuality education programs—those that provide information, encourage abstinence, promote condom use for those who are sexually active, encourage fewer sexual partners, educate about the importance of early identification and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and teach sexual communication skills—are the most effective in keeping sexually active adolescents disease-free.¹

1. Committee on Psychology and AIDS, AMerican Psychological Association. Based on Research, Comprehensive Sex Education is More Effective at Stopping the Spread of HIV Infection, Says APA Committee [Press Release]. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2005.