Sex Education

A patchwork of laws relating to sex education exist across the country, with varying requirements. In some states, this has meant a lack of access to sex education or certain components of sex education, and in many other states no access to comprehensive sexuality education for young people. In response to the lack of uniformity in laws and policies regarding sex education across the nation, the following series of tables has been developed to assist with clarifying the state of sex education, HIV/STI instruction, and healthy relationships instruction in the United States.

These colorful graphics provide easy-to-digest information on a variety of sexual health topics which you can share via social media, including instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

This manual is a comprehensive guide to help teen pregnancy prevention program managers employ science-based approaches as they (1) plan and set goals for prevention programs, (2) develop and conduct process and outcome evaluations of programs, and (3) learn ways to improve and sustain programs that are reaching outcomes.

This information sheet provides information and guidelines for talking with young people with disabilities about their sexuality and sexual health. Selected recommended resources for educators are included.

This document provides information on Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) contact tracing. It explains the process of how sexual partner(s) of individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease including HIV/AIDS are notified and screened for testing and treatment.

This guide offers information to healthcare providers on the importance of increased targeted screening and testing for syphilis among high risk populations, and the availability of the rapid syphilis test.

This brochure offers guidance for healthcare providers to facilitate effective conversations about sexual health with men who have sex with men patients. Topics include stigma, sexual history taking, tailored screenings for HIV and STDs, post exposure prophylaxis, and pre-exposure prophylaxis.

This information sheet provides an overview of states’ policies on allowing minors to consent to health care, including care related to sexual activity and testing and treatment for STDs and HIV. It provides a table showing which states allow such consent and which states allow physicians to inform parents their children are requesting STD services.