by APFLI | Nov 21, 2004 | Reasons for Abstinence
Oral Sex and Syphilis Syphilis is a highly contagious STD. Transmission usually occurs during vaginal, anal or oral sex when syphilitic sores or patches come into contact with slightly abraded skin or mucous membranes. Left untreated, syphilis can progress from...
by APFLI | Sep 24, 2004 | Reasons for Abstinence
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a new report saying that abstinence is the best way to prevent the transmission of the sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus (HPV). The agency also said the use of condoms is not as effective as abstinence....
by APFLI | Sep 11, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
Emergency Contraception Supporters want EC (MAP – Morning After Pill) to be freely available in all county health departments (to girls as young as 14, without parental knowledge) nationwide. They are also pressuring the FDA to release EC over-the-counter (OTC)....
by APFLI | Sep 9, 2004 | STDs - Definitions / History / Statistics / Studies
This cohort study examined the HPV health care costs in the USA, by using 1997-2002 records form 103,476 women enrolled in the Kaiser health plan… This study provided the “first direct estimates of both individual and population level costs of cervical human...
by APFLI | Aug 22, 2004 | Responses - Advocacy / Dating / Instruction & Teaching Abstinence
By keeping in mind what we’re discovering about today’s teens, you can be even more effective at reaching kids with a convincing message. Based on recent findings about Millennials, here are some points to consider: GIVE TEENS A SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT...
