Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Health

Texas got a sex ed update, but students and educators say there's still a lot missing

Elena Rivera

The last time Texas updated its sex education curriculum, was in the '90s. Students will now learn about contraception and STIs — but not gender or consent. And the classes are all optional.
Austin

Over 62,000 New STD Cases Estimated in Travis County

Natalie Krebs

Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services says sexually transmitted diseases are costing Travis County residents lots of money.The department says…
Health

Study Finds College Students Misinformed on HPV Risks

KUT Staff

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the nation. About 75 percent of Americans will contract the virus during…
Education

Beyond 'Abstinence Only:' Round Rock School Board Revisits Sex Ed (Update)

Hady Karl Mawajdeh

Update: The proposal addressing sex education standards has been withdrawn from the Round Rock school board agenda, according to the Austin…