SEX EDUCATION!

When done well, sex education alters individuals, groups of people, and society as a whole. 
Relationships, decision-making, communication, gender identity, body image, birth control, and STDs should all be covered in sex education, which should be taught by qualified educators (STIs).

Similar to other disciplines,sex education should start young with age-appropriate basic information that builds over time

 (such as names of body parts, friendship, and limits). 

It ought to emphasise inclusiveness and equity while also being anti-racist and trauma-aware. 

Young people need and deserve the chance to examine their sexual, identity, and relationship values and beliefs while also learning how to negotiate relationships and take control of their own sexual health.

All people should have access to sex education.

However, it is inequitably accessible to too few individuals due to a patchwork of conflicting rules and policies. It generally depends on where a person lives or what school they attend whether or not they receive any sex education at all.

Ironically, most Americans believe that middle and high schools should provide students with sex education that includes a wide range of issues. Many people also believe that schools already offer good sex education, even though this is untrue.

Too many people either receive no sex education at all or receive it that is ineffective, humiliating, or encourages abstinence only until marriage (AOUM). We can improve.

promoting sex education in your neighbourhood

Not sure where to begin with your campaign for sex education? You’ve arrived at the proper location.

There are many ways to support sex education in your school and community, whether it’s to defend and support the excellent policies you may currently have or to promote stronger policies.

Learn How You Can Promote Sex Education.

Here are some activities you can engage in to support sex education advocacy:

Find your senators and representatives and urge them to oppose the abstinence-only-until-marriage (AOUM) and sexual risk avoidance (SRA) programmes while supporting the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPPP) and the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP). Ensure that all young people have access to sex education by pleading with your political representatives to support sex education initiatives. Learn about the laws that apply in your state. If they are thorough, check with your neighbourhood school system to see if they are abiding by the rules. Inform your local representative that you want stronger sex education legislation in your state if they aren’t already in place or don’t exist. To learn more about sex education in your area’s schools, contact your local school board. Get together with your friends or other activists to demand better sex education policies and programs in your school district