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Abstinence

July 16, 2017

Trump Administration Quietly Cut $213 Million in Funds to Prevent Teen PregnancyResearchers say their work up to this point will go to waste.

By Katie Van Syckle
women’s health June 5, 2017

Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Is Failing Texas TeensThe state has yet to adopt progressive policies that are working to reduce the teen-pregnancy rate elsewhere.

By Claire Landsbaum
politics May 24, 2017

Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Invest $277 Million in Abstinence-Only EducationEven though abstinence-only programs don’t work.

By Lisa Ryan

first person Feb. 14, 2017

When Good Christian Girls Need Planned ParenthoodThey were there for me when no one else was.

By Sara Novic
sex ed July 21, 2016

Mike Pence Doesn’t Understand How Condoms WorkTrump’s running mate needs some help here.

By Susan Rinkunas
you don’t say May 4, 2016

Take One Guess How Well Abstinence-Only Sex Education WorksThe keep-your-legs-closed tactic is pretty worthless.

By Susan Rinkunas
Nov. 29, 2015

Did Miss Universe Just Dump Tim Tebow Because He Won’t Bone? Football’s most famous virgin is reportedly back on the market.

By Alex Ronan
video Aug. 10, 2015

John Oliver Made a Helpful, Easy-to-Understand Sex-Ed Video Featuring a condom-on-banana demonstration by Laverne Cox.

By Erica Schwiegershausen
relationships Aug. 18, 2014

After Marriage, What Happens to Men Who Took Virginity Pledges?An unexplored abstinence-only problem.

By Melissa Dahl
activism Oct. 23, 2013

Sex Strike in Colombia Sees ResultsFor now, at least.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

q&a Aug. 7, 2013

Q&A: The Fashion Editor Who Resisted Sex for 12 YearsThe Cut talks to French writer Sophie Fontanel about her long abstinence and the book it inspired.

By Erica Schwiegershausen