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<p>(Dr. Mary Steichen Calderone) “What is this film really saying? First of all,
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that sex is normally and properly a part of each one of us, from babyhood on.
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Secondly, that understanding and acceptance of the normal sexuality
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of children of all ages is a must for every adult.
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What children need from us is information to answer
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all of their questions. This is a must.
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Just to protect them against the misinformation
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and wrong attitudes that are all around us.”
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In the 1950s, an era when talking publicly
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about sex was taboo,
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Dr. Mary Steichen Calderone spoke out about sexuality
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as an inherent part of being human.
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As Medical Director of Planned Parenthood, she began to change
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the way that Americans talked about sex.
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Because of the climate of the time,
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her ideas were controversial,
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especially so because a woman was not
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supposed to mention such things.
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But her advice was common sense, applicable to both sexes,
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and she delivered it with medical acumen, ease, and candor.
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As a physician, she brought a medical perspective
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to the subject to explain human sexuality as a natural part of life.
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Planned Parenthood provided contraception
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and sexual health information and resources for the public.
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Dr. Calderone also addressed the concept
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of separating sex from reproduction.
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She promoted sex as a healthy, normal part
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of life, worthy of public discussion.
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In 1964, Dr. Calderone left Planned Parenthood to create
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The Sex Information and Education Council of the United States.
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The Council provided information
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for schools and for young people.
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Through her own books, Dr. Calderone advised parents
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on positive ways to talk to their children about sex.
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Her efforts helped young people gain the confidence
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and knowledge to enjoy safe and healthy sex lives in adulthood.
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Mary Steichen Calderone won many awards, including,
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the Woman of Conscience Award in 1968,
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and the Elizabeth Blackwell Award
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for Distinguished Service to Humanity.
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In 1971, the Ladies Home Journal named her
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one of “America’s 75 Most Important Women.”
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Four years later, she was listed among
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the “50 Most Influential Women in the U.S.”
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The atmosphere that is so vital today, that allows for
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informed discussions about reproductive health, unwanted pregnancy,
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HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, follows from
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initiatives begun in the 1950s by Dr. Mary Steichen Calderone.
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(Dr. Mary Steichen Calderone) “Most of all, children need parents
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who can show love—for each other, and for their children.
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For in such a home, sharing knowledge of this great and universal
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human experience can only serve to strengthen family ties.”</p>
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