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Sex education is to provide young people with the knowledge and abilities they need to make the best choices about sex and relationships for themselves throughout their life.
Is Sex Education Effective?
Young people receive the knowledge and skills they need for lifetime sexual health through sex education. They learn how to love themselves unconditionally, develop healthy relationships, think critically about the world, make educated sex decisions, and be good allies to others who are disenfranchised. According to research, inclusive and culturally sensitive sex education helps young people acquire the social and emotional skills necessary to grow up to be kind and understanding adults.
Early and frequent exposure to this kind of sex education promotes respect for sexual variety, reduces dating and intimate partner violence, fosters healthy relationships, guards against child sex abuse, and boosts media literacy. Additionally, it aids young people in avoiding unplanned pregnancies and STDs (STIs).
Sex education is most effective when:
- Instructed by qualified professionals
- Throughout the lifespan, early and frequent instruction
- Both informational and instructional activity
- Evidence-informed
- LGBTQ+ youth-inclusive; based on anti-racism principles
- Trauma-informed
- Adapted to the community's requirements