Media is a powerful sex educator, but not always in the best interest of children. 'Desperate Housewives' could use condoms. Why not? On reality programs, let's get real. People do use condoms. What's missing in the media are the three Cs. Rarely is there a commitment, contraceptives or consequences.

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Media is a powerful sex educator, but not always in the best interest of children.

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This is the first time we've shown that the more kids are exposed to sex in media the earlier they have sex.

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The main thing we've done is look beyond television. It's not only television; other media affect sexual behavior.

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