Product Details

• Actors: Educouch Experts, Dr Sylvester Braithwaite MD Obstetrician Gynecologist, Dr Marilyn Volker Ed.D Sexologist, Kelly Chevalier Planned Parenthood and sexual health educator, Alex Moreno MPH Adolescent outreach & educator
• Directors: Marianna Kheyfets, Michael Hababou
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Revodition llc
• DVD Release Date: October 14, 2008
• Run Time: 270 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00155X58S
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,578 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

With abstinence-only sex education under fire and sexually transmitted diseases epidemic among teenagers, Educouch DVD has created a sex education tool that doesn't hold back;Teens, Sex & Heath; is a four-hour program that deals with male and female reproductive health, sex 101, birth control, STDs, HIV and AIDS education, drugs and alcohol and more. The series is targeted to youths 12 and older and their parents. --The Birmingham News

Product Description

Parent's Choice 2008 Silver Honor AWARD WINNER - It's not a fun moment for kids or parents, but having a conversation about sex is important, especially as children are maturing at younger ages and are constantly bombarded by sexual images on television, in movies and in magazines. You have lots of choices. Many books and videos address sex. Some are simplistic and cartoonish and may be more appropriate for younger kids. Some are fact-based and dry, so as to avoid any hint of judgment or morality. This two-disc set, Teens, Sex & Health, approaches the topic in a clear, yet conversational and realistic, tone. It's likely,that kids who are 13 - 18 will greatly benefit from this - or parts of this - as well. Teens are not interviewed; it's not about their experiences. Instead, the videos present information from an array of doctors and medical professionals, including a urologist, a sexologist and a gynecologist. It's like going to the doctor to talk about sex without having to go to the doctor to talk about sex. Eight segments - Message to Parents, Female Reproductive Health, Male Reproductive Health, Sex 101, Birth Control, Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Infection, HIV/AIDS Education and Drugs & Alcohol Effects on Sexual Health -- are divided into 43 chapters, allowing for easy viewing of just one topic at a time. Topics are detailed, but not overly so, and include ;Puberty,Circumcision,Pap Smear,Urinary Tract Infection,Oral Sex,Same Sex Relations and more. Every type of birth control is explained. One note: Planned Parenthood plays heavily in the program, with a representative suggesting many times that it is a resource for parents and teens. However, doctors stress that families should help guide and inform children about sex according to their traditional and religious beliefs. The main message from the doctors is: healthy sexuality.Everyone - regardless of gender or sexual preference - should understand what's happening and what risks are involved to be able to make informed, healthy decisions. Think about: How is this going to affect my life? one doctor poses. But the doctors also advise that sex isn't just a physical act. The emotions involved are powerful and should be respected. One section is devoted to the Kinds of Intimacy in Relationships. Another message strongly conveyed is: Don't do something you don't want to do And in the same-sex discussion, a doctor recommends finding a support group to help navigate through those waters. I would be willing to bet that even if you have talked to your kids about sex, there's something on this program you haven't addressed, or maybe didn't even know. It's valuable and smart, easy to use, and focuses on healthy behaviors. No matter what your personal beliefs, that's a good starting point for a discussion about sex. Ann Oldenburg ©2008 Parents' Choice Ann Oldenburg is the mother of three boys, writes about entertainment for USA Today.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for parents, not the classroom because lacking pictures, February 24, 2009

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B. Strom "B. Strom" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TEENS, SEX & HEALTH - A Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Education (DVD)

I am a health teacher for middle school students and I was looking for materials to supplement my lectures. Unfortunately, this is just lecture on video. We used it a little bit in class just so the kids could see someone else talking about the same stuff but should be used in small doses.

I can see parents liking this video if they want to get caught up on the latest information regarding sexual education or if they are too embarrassed to discuss some of the topics and prefer the "so, do you have any questions?" at the end of the segments.

The good thing is that it covers a lot of topics that have come up often in the classroom (and some that the kids don't know how to ask, but should be discussed anyway) so it's nice to see something comprehensive...it's just lacking any kind of interesting visuals for students who are forced to watch it in the first place.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers the awkward subjects in Health Class, March 18, 2011

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This review is from: TEENS, SEX & HEALTH - A Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Education (DVD)

Is this DVD perfect? No! Does it cover topics awkward to discuss? YES. I teach Health at a High School in California and I'm appreciative of this DVD in that it does cover sexual topics in a straight forward manner. It does not have the splashy special effects and camera work that is standard on most science presentations, but the sincere forthright manner of it's presentation is on target for reaching high school age students. My students listen and watch attentively. I would recommend this DVD for a High School Health class. The organization is such that you can pick and choose the topics you need.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This video is terrible, October 9, 2010

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This review is from: TEENS, SEX & HEALTH - A Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Education (DVD)

This video shows a few people talking and talking and talking. No illustrations just a very masculine woman an effeminate man with a rather large shiny earing and an old black man who talks about menstruation.
The focus seems to be preventing STDs and AIDs and basically encourages your kids to think that "if it feels good - do it, you're normal, it's all OK"
One intro discussion includes descriptions of the various kinds of very "normal" sex as anal, oral and vaginal. I don't know what other parents were looking for but this DVD was not the ice breaker I was hoping it to be for my young girls.