The Urban Legend

Urban’s newest author: Shafia Zaloom

Callum Yeaman, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019

While the #metoo movement rises and sexual assault becomes one of the most prevalent issues in the United States today, only 50% of high schools require sexual education for their students. Shafia Zaloom,...

Hooking up: all you need?

Olivia Morfit, Staff Writer • November 17, 2014

Hooking up is easy; noncommittal, thoughtless, and, for some, gratifying. The definition of “hooking up” itself can vary from a multiple-encounter physical relationship to a one-time experience, but...

Contraception Technology Conference sheds light on media’s impact on teens

Sabrina Werby, Health writer • April 11, 2010

"Jersey Shore." "Glee." "Sixteen and Pregnant." "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." If you have seen any of these television shows or movies, you probably think you know a thing or two about sex, pregnancy and contraception. And...