So we asked folks why young people need comprehensive sexuality education. Here are the reasons they gave, in no particular order. Feel free to add your own in the comments section!
- To understand the body , the changes it undergoes and be ready to deal with these changes in a positive and confident way
- To receive accurate information from a trusted and approachable source
- To make informed choices about my body, my sexuality and my relationships
- To protect myself from STIs and HIV
- To learn to accept my body and not be ashamed of its size or how it looks
- To recognize and fight sexual abuse
- To learn more about pleasure and intimacy
- To be responsible for myself and the one I love by learning about condoms & contraceptives
- To learn how to deal with peer pressure and making my own choices
