Sex Education Statistics in America (2026, Sourced)
Quick answer: Sex education in the U.S. is uneven: 41 states and D.C. require sex or HIV education, but only 26 require it to be medically accurate (Guttmacher). Meanwhile the CDC counted more than 2.2 million STI cases in 2024, still 13% above a decade earlier (CDC), and more than 9 in 10 parents say […]
Why Sex Education Matters: The Evidence in 5 Minutes
Quick answer: Sex education matters because accurate, age-appropriate information helps people protect their health, build respectful relationships and recognize abuse. Three decades of research find that comprehensive programs are linked to healthier outcomes, while abstinence-only programs are not (Goldfarb & Lieberman, 2021; Santelli et al., 2017). Most U.S. parents support it in middle and high […]