24/03/2022
S*x education gives young people the knowledge and skills they need for a lifetime of good s*xual health. They learn how to have healthy relationships, make informed decisions about s*x, think critically about the world, be a good ally to those who are marginalized, and love themselves for who they are.
Most teenagers that are having s*x have this belief that nothing bad could ever happen to them. There are many s*xually active teenagers that have never been educated on the risks of unprotected s*x because schools do not teach them. A very popular controversial topic in the education system is if s*x education should be allowed in public schools.
"S*x education is the teaching of s*xuality, prevent s*xually transmitted diseases, protection, and the principles about s*x"
(EduZaurus.com). Students lack
knowledge about s*x because they have not been taught about it. Young people are having prematurely s*x because they are curious. If students knew the consequences behind their curious actions,it would decrease s*xual activity. S*x education needs to be taught because it prevents teenage pregnancy and s*xual diseases, it is a good source if parents are absent in teaching, and teaches about s*xual abuse.
Research shows that s*x education that’s culturally responsive and inclusive helps young people develop the social and emotional skills they need to become caring and empathetic adults. This type of s*x education early and often leads to appreciation of s*xual diversity, dating and intimate partner violence prevention, development of healthy relationships, prevention of child s*x abuse, improved social/emotional learning, and increased media literacy. It also helps young people avoid unintended pregnancies and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).
S*x education works best when it’s:
* Taught by trained professionals
* Taught early and often throughout the lifespan
* Includes both information and skill-building activities
* Evidence-informed
* Inclusive of LGBTQ+ youth
* Rooted in anti-racism practices
* Trauma-informed
* Adapted to the needs of the community
Female Reproductive Health & Hygiene
In India, many women in rural and semi-urban areas are married off just as legally allowed. Many are also underage marriages, with girls as young as 13 married off to much older men. As adolescents giving birth, they experience high-risk pregnancies, despite which they mother multiple children early on in their marriage.
Immature reproductive systems, young and developing minds and poor pre and ante-natal care put young mothers at risk to adverse health conditions. Moreover, illegal, unsafe and back-alley means of getting an abortion for unwanted pregnancies exposes women to dangerous infections and diseases.
The lack of information surrounding menstruation and feminine hygiene means that women live with infections and pains they consider normal. Lack of access to sanitary napkins, poor hygiene practices, and the shroud of secrecy surrounding the topic means that millions of menstruating women suffer every month.
S*xual Abuse
A study on child abuse in India, conducted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, reports that 53% of boys and 47% of girls surveyed faced some form of s*xual abuse.
S*x education can help a vulnerable young population be aware of their s*xual rights and empower them to protect themselves from any undesired act of violence, s*xual abuse, and molestation.
Being a teenager is an incredibly challenging time. Under the influence of peer pressure, young adults might participate in socially unacceptable and criminal group behaviour. The r**e culture emerging among the younger generation can be addressed and stopped by educating adolescents about s*x.
Teaching young adults about their bodies, consent, and ethical and moral principles to govern their actions can discourage the development of careless and dangerous attitudes.
* Most teenagers see online po*******hy at some stage, either by accident or on purpose.
* Some po*******hy sends negative messages about s*x and relationships. It might harm teenagers’ ability to form healthy relationships.
* Talking is one of the best ways to protect teenagers from the potentially harmful influence of po*******hy.
How po*******hy affects young people:
Po*******hy is s*xually explicit material that aims to arouse people who are looking at it
Po*******hy can send negative messages like:
* mutual consent and safe s*x aren’t important
* violent s*xual acts are normal and appealing
* the point of s*x is to satisfy people with s*xual or other kinds of power, often men
* s*xual relationships in which women have no power are normal and OK
* loving relationships aren’t important
* aggressive behaviour towards women is normal and OK.
Talking with Teenagers about po*******hy: why it’s important
Talking about po*******hy is one of the best ways to protect your child from the potential influence of po*******hy.
You could start a conversation by talking about something you and your child have seen in a movie, TV show, YouTube video and so on. Or you could ask your child some questions. For example:
* Have you heard people talking about po*******hy? What did they say?
* Do you know people who look at po*******hy?
* Have you ever seen po*******hy?
* Have you seen it when you were with friends?
* Do you have any questions about things you’ve seen or heard?
It’s important to listen and be open to what your child has to say. If your child has questions, it’s best to answer them briefly and honestly. If you don’t know the answers, it’s OK to say so. You can tell your child you’ll think about it and get back to them.
What to say to Teenagers about po*******hy?
Once you’ve started talking with your child about po*******hy, you might find talking gets easier the more you do it. Here are some important things you could talk about.
Why does online po*******hy exist?
�Explain that some adults like looking at po*******hy, so people film or take photos of s*x to make money. You could mention that, as with many jobs, some people choose to take part in making po*******hy, but others do it because they can’t find another job.
Is p**n s*x like real s*x?�Young people might think that po*******hy shows them what s*x and bodies should look like.
You can explain to your child that actors in po*******hy are being paid. They have to do what they’re told and look like they’re having a great time – even when the s*x is violent, non-consensual, boring or unenjoyable.
And real bodies aren’t the same as p**n actors’ bodies. For example, the actors might have had their bodies modified or enhanced in various ways.
What are the risks of po*******hy?�Teenagers who look at po*******hy regularly might develop unhealthy or stereotypical views about gender roles, s*x and s*xual performance. These views can make it harder for them to develop respectful and enjoyable s*xual relationships.
It’s important for your child to know that fulfilling relationships are about emotional closeness and trust as well as mutually enjoyable s*x. You can help your child understand this by talking about what respectful relationships look and feel like.
For example:
‘Po*******hy can make violent s*x and disrespectful relationships seem normal. You might think that’s what you should do in real life. But in real life it’s important to show care and respect when you’re intimate with someone. You should always be certain you’re only doing things that both of you really want to do.’
When teenagers view po*******hy
If your child has seen po*******hy, it’s important to stay calm. Staying calm will help you to:
* talk with your child in a caring, constructive and supportive way
* try to understand whether your child is viewing po*******hy alone or with friends
* try to understand why your child is interested in viewing po*******hy
* work out the best way to handle the situation.
It’s important to let your child know that it’s normal and OK to be interested in s*x and s*xuality and that they’re not in trouble.
If your child is regularly seeking out po*******hy while alone, consider talking with your child about why they’re looking at po*******hy, whether they think it’s a good idea, and why.
If your child is looking at po*******hy to find out more about s*x, you could help your child find better information sources.
If your child is looking at po*******hy for s*xual arousal, you could talk with your child about how often and what sort of po*******hy they’re looking at. You can tell your child that it’s OK to be interested in s*x and seek s*xual arousal, but that using po*******hy regularly can get in the way of forming and enjoying positive relationships.
If your child is concerned that they can’t control their po*******hy use, suggest that you help your child seek professional support. Your GP is a good place to start.
Why teenagers view po*******hy
Young people are naturally curious about s*x and relationships. They might look at po*******hy for s*xual arousal, out of curiosity, or for information about s*x.
Teenagers might watch po*******hy with their friends. This can be to build closer bonds with friends, to boost social status, or to encourage someone they like to have s*x with them.
Often boys suggest looking at po*******hy, rather than girls. Boys are also more likely to look for po*******hy and view it on their own. Boys might behave like this because this is what gender stereotypes say boys should do.
Many young people turn to po*******hy for information and advice. With this reality comes an opportunity: We can utilize it to start important conversations with them about s*x and relationships, says public health researcher Emily Rothman.
With po*******hy and teenagers, conventional wisdom suggests the two be kept as far apart as possible. But this eye-opening statistic could make most people rethink the feasibility or wisdom of such an approach: According to a group of young adults surveyed for one study, 93 percent of males and 62 percent of females had viewed p**n at least once before their first year of college. Other researchers have found that for many teens, p**n is their #1 source of information about s*x.
Given p**n’s pervasiveness and its influence, could it also be used as a teaching tool?
Like it or not, many teens watch p**n — so why not use it to teach positive lessons?
📚Best Books on S*xuality:
Come us you are byEmily Nagosky
She Comes First by Ian Kerner
He Comes Next by Ian Kerner
Ta***ic Love by Diana Richardson
S*xual Reflexology by Mantak China
📚Best Books on Relationships:
5 Love Language by Gary Chapman
Love and Respect by DR. Emerson
Eggerichs
The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine
The Male Brain by Louann Brizandine
📺 Best Documentary to Watch:
The Principles of Pleasure on Netflix by Emily Nagosky
👉🏽 https://youtu.be/bbtcUPJ_N4
📺 Educational funny series on Netflix:
S*x Education
👉🏽 https://youtu.be/Hd2ldTR-WpI
S*x Love and Goop on Netflix
👉🏻 https://youtu.be/o4KO4mN2_Fs
The Virginity Fraud:
👉🏻 https://youtu.be/1oNlTrLIjU4
👉🏽https://ideas.ted.com/like-it-or-not-many-teens-have-watched-p**n-so-why-not-use-it-to-teach-positive-lessons/?fbclid=IwAR2oAvcAhdrWe5KgJztixB7VqtYTICa9KM9eZbKqvsi73uXgqtQviA9H0-A
👉🏻 https://youtu.be/-7V9S9wdLfc
👉🏽 https://youtu.be/R-gwxS-7h9o
👉🏻 https://youtu.be/5CKWJx5C7o4
👉🏽 https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/po*******hy-s*xting/po*******hy-talking-with-teens
👉🏻 https://childmind.org/article/how-to-talk-to-teenagers-about-p**n/
👉🏻 https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/po*******hy-s*xting/po*******hy-talking-with-teens
