Editing Condom (section)

=== Sex education ===
Condoms are often used in [[sex education]] programs, because they have the capability to reduce the chances of pregnancy and the spread of some sexually transmitted infections when used correctly. A recent [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) press release supported the inclusion of information about condoms in sex education, saying "comprehensive sexuality education programs&nbsp;... discuss the appropriate use of condoms", and "promote condom use for those who are sexually active."<ref>{{cite press release |title=Based on the research, comprehensive sex education is more effective at stopping the spread of HIV infection, says APA committee |publisher=American Psychological Association |date=23 February 2005 |url=http://www.apa.org/releases/sexeducation.html |access-date=11 August 2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060811000127/http://www.apa.org/releases/sexeducation.html |archive-date=11 August 2006}}</ref>

In the United States, teaching about condoms in public schools is opposed by some religious organizations.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rector |first1= Robert E |last2=Pardue |first2= Melissa G |last3=Martin |first3= Shannan |title=What Do Parents Want Taught in Sex Education Programs? |publisher=The Heritage Foundation |date=28 January 2004 |url=http://www.heritage.org/Research/Welfare/bg1722.cfm |access-date=11 August 2006 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060810093145/http://www.heritage.org/research/welfare/bg1722.cfm |archive-date=10 August 2006}}</ref> [[Planned Parenthood]], which advocates [[family planning]] and sex education, argues that no studies have shown abstinence-only programs to result in delayed intercourse, and cites surveys showing that 76% of American parents want their children to receive comprehensive sexuality education including condom use.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Study Supports Comprehensive Sex Ed Programs |publisher=Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio |date=7 July 2007 |url=http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/local-press-releases/new-study-supports-comprehensive-sex-ed-programs-22184.htm |access-date=26 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091018172315/http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/local-press-releases/new-study-supports-comprehensive-sex-ed-programs-22184.htm |archive-date=18 October 2009}}</ref>