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    Why social media became a home for sex ed

    California’s progressive sex education upsets some parents, but students nationwide can find much more explicit content online.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 20, 2020 • 1 min read

    California’s progressive sex education upsets some parents, but students nationwide can find much more explicit content online.

    Nearly a quarter of teens and young adults trust search engines more than any other source to learn about sex and reproductive health, according to a study done by the group TechSex a few years ago.

    That’s why a market has popped up for social media influencers and other young adults who are openly talking about sex online.

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    1. 0:00Parents fight to censor California sex ed
    2. 9:07Why social media became a home for sex edYou’re reading this
    3. 18:01LA’s pizza game is stronger than you think
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Danielle Chiriguayo

      Morning Edition anchor and reporter

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      Shan Boodram

      Sexologist, intimacy expert, author of “The Game of Desire”

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Public school sex ed
    1. 0:00Parents fight to censor California sex ed
    2. 9:07Why social media became a home for sex edYou’re reading this
    3. 18:01LA’s pizza game is stronger than you think
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