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" We&amp;#039;ve been talking a whole lot about the (sad) state of sex ed lately, from colleges pushing back on sex weeks to school districts mandating abstinence-only curriculum.  So, clearly, we were stoked to find out that one state is being seriously progressive in its approach to sex ed\u2014and safe sex. A newly approved policy in Massachusetts will make condoms available in high schools, as well as provide counseling and mandatory sex ed (unless parents decide to opt their teens out). Pretty damn sweet, if you ask us.  This is great news given that various studies show how comprehensive sexual education (which typically includes info about and access to condoms) is more effective in curbing early sexual activity than abstinence-only programs. We just hope other states follow Massachusetts&amp;#039; stellar example.  Want more from Natasha? Follow her on Twitter or find her on Facebook. Photo: Getty Images  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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