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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change
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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change has served as a leading national voice for sex education since 1964.
https://siecus.org/stop-anti-abortion-indoctrination-in-schools/
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Birth control access is POPULAR. The majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, agree it should be accessible. Let’s remind policymakers of that! #ThxBirthControl
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Mis/disinformation about birth control spreads fast, but access to accurate info is crucial. As we count down to #ThxBirthControl Day on Nov. 12, look out for our 3-part video series "PERSISTENT LIES: Misinformation About Contraception", dropping VERY soon⌛

#BirthControl
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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How much has sex ed changed since you were in school? Visit siecus.org/siecus-state-profiles to find out💡
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Building healthy habits takes practice! That's why quality sex ed models consent in relationships and everyday life.
November 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Pro tip: The first time you talk about consent shouldn't come during the hot stuff 💡

#Consent
November 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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A sneak peek from part 1 of SIECUS 3-part series coming this November "PERSISTENT LIES: Misinformation About Contraception" 👀

Dive into "The Politics of the Pill" and get the facts with us!

#BirthControl
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Young people need spaces to discuss these topics openly so they aren’t left to figure it out on their own or rely on TikTok or AI as substitute teachers. The reality is birth control isn't one-size-fits-all. There are tons of options for you!
October 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Young people have MANY questions about health, relationships, and birth control—a lot of them aren’t getting answers. How are they supposed to separate the facts from the myths in online spaces rife with misinfo?
www.newsweek.com/teens-face-m...

#PurityCulture
October 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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New York was among the 10 worst states in SIECUS' 2024 State Profiles, tied with Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Not much has changed in a year, NY went from a D- to a D 🐌

#ReproductiveJustice
October 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Happy #AceWeek and #IntersexAwarenessDay 🌈

Even in inclusive spaces, some members of the LGBTQIA+ community may have less visibility or feel they are on the outside looking in.
October 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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A win for truth, inclusion, and every young person. 🌈

A federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration’s directive that would have forced states to erase all references to “gender ideology” from sex ed programs.
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Quality sex education gives you the facts, without the fear, shame, or stigma.
siecus.org/resource/if-...
The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "17 States stigmatize abortion in sex ed, fueling misinfo about pregnancy options, birth control, and more." At the bottom, highlighted text reads "MORE SCARY FACTS" with a link below: siecus.org/siecus-state-profiles The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "That's scary and very real..." At the bottom, smaller text reads "The first time I was given my options was after I became pregnant. I felt ashamed to seek care when my pregnancy wasn’t viable. I felt invisible as a survivor." The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Not To Fear, quality sex ed is here!" At the bottom, smaller text reads "SIECUS’ If/Then: Abortion Access is a resource for parents, advocates, and policymakers to advance sex ed that supports bodily autonomy." The background is a warm tan. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Young People Deserve an Education to Know Their Options, Not Fear Them". At the bottom, smaller text reads "real education doesn’t shame or stigmatize."
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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From influencers to lawmakers, it seems like just about everyone has a hand in your pregnancy EXCEPT you 😵‍💫

You deserve to know your options so you can make the best decision between you and your doctor.
The background is a warm tan decorated with a green jack-o-lantern with x's for eyes. At the top reads "Internet health advice is scary" in smooth, curvy black font. At the bottom reads "sex ed isn't."
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Join SIECUS for "Let's Talk About Talking About It", a community conversation to empower parents and share resources for healthy conversations to support our kids.

📅See you Saturday, November 8, 4-6 PM CST
🎟️Reserve your seats now
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#Health #Parenting #Relationships
October 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Join our email list to receive updates and keep up with our monthly newsletter! Tell us what you're reading 😊
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October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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"I think sex should be fun, and it should be safe." queen you dropped this 👑

Check out @tomasmier.bsky.social’s exclusive #NationalPrEPDay interview with @dualipa.bsky.social for @rollingstone.com 🎤
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#RADICALOPTIMISM #HIV
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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How far do you need to go for condoms? How about quality sex education? View SIECUS' State Profiles and let us know down below 🚲🚌🚄✈️
siecus.org/siecus-state-profiles

#ReproductiveJustice
October 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Between these attacks and recent attempts to cut special education staff and deafblind services, young people should have fully funded learning, not compete for resources.
The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "$81 million in funding for sex ed programs in 40 states and D.C. in jeopardy." At the bottom, highlighted text reads "MORE SCARY FACTS" with a link below: Download the SIECUS 2025 Legislative Mid-Year Report The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "That's scary and very real..." At the bottom, smaller text reads "I skip school because I don’t know what to do on my period. I don’t know what’s normal, so I don’t mention my pain. I ask AI for answers because we don’t discuss it in class." The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Not To fear, you can take action!" At the bottom, smaller text reads "Sixteen states and D.C. sued to prevent cuts, and last week, a federal judge blocked similar attacks on funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPPP)." The background is a warm tan. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Young People Should Have Fully Funded Learning, Not Compete for Resources". At the bottom, smaller text reads "cutting funding for including all students is plain wrong."
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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🚨 The Trump Administration is threatening $81 million in sex education for students across the country to erase inclusive programs to erase inclusive programs.

#SpiritDay
The background is a warm tan decorated with a green jack-o-lantern with x's for eyes. At the top reads "Cutting education funding is scary" in smooth, curvy black font. At the bottom reads "sex ed isn't."
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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We miss the full picture when we separate violence in the home from broader conversations on the normalization of violence online, gendered expectations, and power dynamics. Domestic violence takes root in many places.
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Domestic violence is much more than the red flags on your feed🚩 It's the lived experience of millions of Americans.

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Thank you, Rep. Tlaib, for cosponsoring the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act!

Visit siecus.org to find out how your state scored for sex education in 2025. Tell Congress to pass REAHYA and guarantee quality sex ed for all 👇
siecus.org/sex-ed-is-un...
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Sex ed made coming out a loving experience, not a dreadful one 🥰

Knowing I was safe to be myself at home and school, that my identity was understood, that my feelings were valid and it was okay to ask questions—that changed my life🌈
October 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Thinx and @periodmovement.bsky.social's 2025 State of the Period shows that when young people don't get answers about their sexual health in classrooms, they get them from less reliable sources 🤖 AI isn't a substitute for real teachers.
period.org/periodpoverty
The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Only 4 states require menstrual health education beyond puberty." At the bottom, highlighted text reads "MORE SCARY FACTS" with a link below: siecus.org/siecus-state-profiles. The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "That's scary and very real..." At the bottom, smaller text reads "I skip school because I don’t know what to do on my period. I don’t know what’s normal, so I don’t mention my pain. I ask AI for answers because we don’t discuss it in class." The background is a warm tan decorated with an assortment of Halloween candy and a dripping deep purple melted sugar across the top. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Not To fear, quality sex ed is here!" At the bottom, smaller text reads "D.C. schools provide free period products and non-gender-segregated menstrual education." The background is a warm tan. Text in the center left in smooth, curvy black font reads "Menstrual Health Education Belongs in Classrooms". At the bottom, smaller text reads "you shouldn’t have to ask AI to get the answers you need."
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Abstinence-only is leaving young people in the dark about their bodies. Menstrual health is one of the largest gaps in sex ed with only 4 states requiring instruction on it beyond puberty lessons 🩸

#PeriodActionDay
The background is a warm tan decorated with a green jack-o-lantern with x's for eyes. At the top reads "Not having answers is scary" in smooth, curvy black font. At the bottom reads "sex ed isn't."
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM