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Vaccinating both girls and boys against HPV is more effective, new study shows
Both girls and boys should be vaccinated against HPV in order to prevent cervical cancer and other forms of cancer, according to a new study.
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HPV vaccination rates have been climbing for a decade. In 2022, they stalled, the CDC reports.
Despite evidence that the HPV vaccine is safe, effective and can help prevent cancer, HPV vaccination rates in the U.S. remain “suboptimal,” say experts.
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Should school dress codes prevent girls from wearing leggings? Experts weigh in.
"The dress code treats boys unfairly by presuming they cannot control themselves around girls," says one expert. "And it perpetuates the very damaging idea that risqué clothing is responsible for sexual advances."
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How to talk to boys about their siblings' periods: Experts explain how to have the conversation
Experts say the period conversation is one that's necessary to have with the young people in your home who do not menstruate. Here's how to do it.
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How to talk to young boys about abortion rights: 'Perhaps this time in our country will be a teaching opportunity'
"Contraception, safe sex, consensual sex and all things sex must absolutely be talked about with our teen girls ... and boys more now than ever."
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Emily Ratajkowski says she was 'so relieved' to have a boy after being 'sexualized' from a young age
The 30-year-old talks about gaining a different perspective on confidence, respect and body image after having a son.
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Mother pulls son from preschool after he wore a dress while allegedly playing dress-up
A Kansas mom removed her 2-year-old from a private Christian preschool after he wore a dress twice there. "I am a lesbian, but I don't push my son in any direction," she says.