--- title: Legal Momentum Hosts Panel Discussion on Sex Ed date: 2008-02-25T15:35:44-05:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/legal-momentum-hosts-panel-discussion-on-sex" section: Blog (Archive) --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Legal Momentum Hosts Panel Discussion on Sex Ed By Christine Cupaiuolo • February 25, 2008 Please note: This entry -- originally posted at [Our Bodies, Our Blog](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog) -- has not been updated since the publication date listed above. The Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday will play host to sex, lies and stereotypes. And no one will get in trouble for it. But there will be plenty of talk about the trouble with abstinence-only programs and the harm they cause to women and girls in particular. "[Sex, Lies & Stereotypes](http://www.legalmomentum.org/site/DocServer/SexLies_Stereotypes2008.pdf?docID=1001)" (PDF) is the name of a new report produced by [Legal Momentum](http://www.legalmomentum.org) and the title of Tuesday's panel discussion. Based on recommendations arising from a September 2006 roundtable at Harvard Law School, the report argues for the need to limit federal funding for inaccurate and biased abstinence-only programs, both in both the United States and abroad. (Ann has excerpts here.) Legal Momentum's Julie Kay, author of the report, will discuss legislative priorities concerning sex-education programs. Also appearing are Jamila Taylor of the [Center for Health and Gender Equity](http://www.genderhealth.org/) (CHANGE) and Jen Heitel Yakush of the [Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States](http://www.siecus.org/) (SIECUS). The honorary co-chair is Rep. Henry Waxman. --- #### 2 Responses Our Bodies Ourselves is no longer able to accept comments. **Ilana** on Feb 25, 2008 I'm glad there's action being taken to discuss the harmful nature of abstinence-only education, and hopefully the discussion will generate ideas for how to improve the situation. **Maharana Ganesh** on Apr 09, 2008 Sex education definitely needs a high amount of concentration. Considering the delicacy of the subject, it should also be dealt with utmost care. Anyway, great article. Both informative and language excellence! Thanks! ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [Politics](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/politics) - [Sex Education](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/sex-education) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)