"Sex education, also known as sexual education, sexuality education or sex ed, is the instruction of issues relating to human sexuality..."
Learning about reproductive health, anatomy, and sexual behavior, including how to talk to children and adolescents about these topics.
Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system: A basic understanding of the male and female anatomy, including the biological processes of reproduction.
Birth control and contraception: Information on the various methods of contraception, how they work, and their effectiveness.
STIs/STDs and HIV/AIDS: An overview of sexually transmitted infections and diseases, including how they are spread, their symptoms, and prevention.
Puberty and adolescence: The physiological and psychological changes that occur during puberty and adolescence, and how to support young people experiencing these changes.
Sexual diversity and gender identity: Understanding gender identity and sexual orientation, gender roles, and supporting youth and individuals from diverse gender identities and sexual orientation.
Consent and healthy relationships: Helping young people to understand healthy relationships, communication skills, consent, and boundaries.
Pregnancy and child birth: Pregnancy, prenatal care, and childbirth including parenting, family planning and maternity leave.
Masturbation: Helping young people understand that masturbation is normal and healthy.
Sexual abuse and assault: Understanding the different types of sexual abuse, how to recognize signs of abuse, and how to report it.
Abstinence: Discussing the personal and cultural values of abstinence or celibacy.
Sexuality and disability: Supporting individuals living with disabilities have access to sexual education, information, and support.
Pornography and media literacy: Talking about the negative effects of pornography and media on relationships and sexual behaviors.
Sex and aging: How to maintain sexual health into old age, the impact of aging on sexual health, and the treatment of age-related sexual dysfunction.
Reproductive rights and justice: An overview of reproductive rights, justice, and access to care, including barriers to access and advocacy efforts.
Cultural diversity and sexual health: Examining how cultural and religious beliefs may impact sexual health and wellness, and how to be inclusive of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Sex Education and sexual wellbeing: Understanding sexual wellbeing and how to support young people maintain a healthy and safe sexual life.
Comprehensive Sex Education: This type of sex education focuses on teaching young people about sex and sexuality in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. It provides information about reproductive anatomy, contraception, healthy relationships, consent, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual pleasure. Comprehensive sex education aims to empower young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships.
Abstinence-Only Sex Education: This type of sex education emphasizes abstinence from sexual activity until marriage. It often provides limited information about contraception, STDs, and healthy relationships, and may have a moral or religious component. Critics argue that abstinence-only sex education is unrealistic, stigmatizes sexuality, and may not adequately prepare young people for healthy sexual relationships.
Evidence-Based Sex Education: This type of sex education is rooted in evidence-based research and includes information on contraceptive methods, STI prevention and treatment, healthy relationships, consent, and gender and sexual identity. It is often delivered in schools by trained educators or healthcare professionals and may involve individual or group sessions. Evidence-based sex education aims to provide accurate, age-appropriate information and promote positive sexual health outcomes.
"...including human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, sexual reproduction, safe sex and birth control, sexual health, reproductive health, emotional relations and responsibilities, age of consent, and reproductive rights."
"Sex education which includes all of these issues is known as comprehensive sex education..."
"...often opposed to abstinence-only sex education, which only focuses on sexual abstinence."
"Sex education may be provided as part of school programs, public health campaigns, or by parents or caregivers."
"Many governments see it as beneficial to provide public education on such matters prior to or at the beginning of puberty for reasons of public health, in limiting the spread of sexually transmitted infections, and avoiding teenage pregnancy or unwanted pregnancies later on."
"...relating to human sexual anatomy..."
"...reproductive health, emotional relations, and responsibilities..."
"...age of consent..."
"...often opposed to abstinence-only sex education..."
"Sex education may be provided as part of school programs, public health campaigns, or by parents or caregivers."
"...in limiting the spread of sexually transmitted infections..."
"...and avoiding teenage pregnancy..."
"Many governments see it as beneficial to provide public education..."
"...safe sex and birth control..."
"...and reproductive rights."
"...sexual health..."
"...also known as sexual education, sexuality education or sex ed..."
"...prior to or at the beginning of puberty..."
"Many governments see it as beneficial..."