Did you know that the U.S. government funds just one type of sex ed in the U.S.? It's true, and it's called "abstinence-only-until-marriage" (AOUM). In other words, "just say 'no' to sex" ed. This so-called "sex ed" censors lots of information about birth control and STDs and ignores gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth altogether.

The government gives millions of dollars to states that teach AOUM. But it gives NO money to states that want to give young people honest, accurate and complete information about sex. (Otherwise known as "comprehensive sexuality education." Check out our definitions of AOUM programs and comprehensive sex ed to the right.)

There's no evidence that AOUM programs are effective at preventing teen pregnancy or reducing STDs. So, more and more states are just saying “no” to AOUM and are teaching comprehensive sex ed instead.

How would you like to learn about sexuality—through comprehensive sex education or an AOUM program?

The map above highlights the states in green that have rejected AOUM funding. Is your state in the green? If not, check out our Take Action section to see how you can bring comprehensive sex ed to your school.