Oklahoma moves out of top 5 states for teen pregnancy

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As originally reported by “Oklahoma Voice,” for the first time in at least a decade, Oklahoma is no longer ranked in the top states for teen birth rates. One Oklahoma organization credits the decrease to access to birth control and having multiple meaningful “talks,” even if it’s dreaded.

“We’re too afraid to talk about it,” said Amy Jenkins, the director of data & strategic learning for Honestly: Youth Sexual Health.

It’s true. Sex is not an easy topic to talk about or listen to in the classroom or in a news story…

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