Parents concerned over sexual education website

Recently, Columbia University earned the top spot on Trojan's Sexual Health Report Card for the second year in a row for their dedication to ensuring that their students have access to information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and testing services. One of the resources offered by the school is their website Go Ask Alice, which recently became subject of controversy among parents. 

The International Business Times reports that the website, which was designed for students to ask sexual health questions anonymously, has been discussing topics that some parents are finding offensive. Problems surfaced when it was announced that New York City would be using the site as a sample curriculum for their new sexual eduction program.

The news source said that topics such as sexual positions, vibrators and porn stars are what parents are upset about. CNN quoted New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the upcoming program.

"We have a responsibility, when you have an out of wedlock birthrate and a sexually transmitted disease rate that we have in this city, to try to do something about it," said Bloomberg, quoted by CNN. "Shame on us if we don't."