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‘App’lied sex ed
City puts ‘active teen’ info on smartphones
By DAVID SEIFMAN City Hall Bureau Chief
Last Updated: 3:33 AM, March 30, 2013
Posted: 2:47 AM, March 30, 2013


Sixteen and pregnant? There’s an app for that.

The Bloomberg administration has launched an app intended to reduce teen pregnancy called “Teens in NYC Protection+” that provides a wealth of health data for kids who are — or are thinking about becoming — sexually active, The Post has learned.

Information about everything from free clinics for HIV and STD testing to receiving condoms and emergency contraception is just a touch away on a smartphone.

The Health Department has yet to publicly announce the app. But the information has been available on the nyc.gov Web site, which has a special section dedicated to teens.

Parents who visit the site are in for a surprising lesson about state law.

“Teens in New York state have a legal right to get sexual-health services without the permission of parents, guardians, boyfriends, girlfriends, relatives or anyone else,” the site advises.

By comparison, a teen is not allowed to go on a school trip without parental consent.

There’s also promotional material by teens for teens, some barely out of junior high school.

“I’m not having sex now, but I know where to go when I’m ready,” announces Jessica, age 16.

“It felt good to talk about sex and get information without feeling embarrassed,” adds Lisa, age 14.

Officials say they’re unapologetically using every resource at their command to convince teens not to get pregnant — and that includes explicit sex and health education........................>>>>....................>>>>.......................http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/app_lied_sex_ed_wlxLqCpAvdPiVZ8VZ7GCbM

here's your condom and chemical birth control and the address of the local clinic....you may NOT drink 40oz sugary drink before
sex or smoke a cigarette after......