SEX. BEAUTIFUL SEX.

1. Sex Education
WHY WE NEED IT.

2. The Birds and Bees.
The thought of talking about sex make your stomach turn? You're not alone.
Its an undeniably daunting conversation yet a very important task.
When do I start to talk to my kids about sex?
What do I say?
Will talking to my child really make a difference?
Should sex education be a part of my children's curriculum?
These are all questions every parent has, and reasonable questions.
Fear not, I am here to help you out!
Let’s get on to it.. that is sex talk.

3. Sex Education Around The World.
 To better understand why sex education is important, its important to look at how
its taught all over the world. Some of the biggest obstacles to overall sexual health
around the globe is-
• Religion and traditional beliefs
• Lack of sexual resources and information.
• Stigmas around sex, pleasure, and identity.
Let's look at a couple different countries.

4. Guatemala
 With one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy,
infant deaths, maternal death, as well as up to 10,000
yearly reported sexual abuse cases.
 A recent study shows that only 7% of teenagers feel
like they have received proper CSE. (
comprehensive sex education )
 Furthermore, more than half the population lives
below the poverty line. This impoverished status of
Guatemalan people greatly reduces their overall
access to sexual education.

5. South Africa
 An estimated 5.7 million South Africans are living with
HIV and AIDS. A real epidemic. A statistic which has
been due to poor policies and education around sex.
 Sex Education was implemented as early as 1934, far
from being comprehensive. Sex education was more
about racial policing under the Apartheid, which
prohibited inter-marriage or miscegenation of any
kind.
 Sex education is often disseminated through
indigenous practices such as initiation rites. It is often
gendered and steeped in social teaches of ethnicity.

6. Switzerland  One of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the world.
 They also have one of the lowest abortion rates in the
world.
 Adapted the phrase – “ Safe, Legal, and Rare”
 Allows abortion on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy,
since the abortion rate has fallen and stabilized.
 Sex education focus less on the “dangers of sex”

7. United States
 Has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in
the world.
 Researchers believe what to blame is the more
conversative methods of sex education.
 Especially in the southern states, sex education is
taught on the “abstinence only” concept.
 Most U.S teens believe the high rate has do with
their more repressive views towards sex.

8. Where are we going
wrong?
I am so glad you asked! Sex and
relationships are a huge part of many
people’s lives; in fact, none of us would be
here without it. It’s a natural thing. Animals
do it, you do it, and yes.. Even your
grandparents do it.
Its absence in curriculum, therefore, can
have detrimental effects.
Let’s go deeper.. Pun intended.

9. Stop worrying.. Your child is already
ruined.
Did you know, about 89.7 movies contain violence, and 81.5 percent featured sex? Sex. Its all around us!
Whether we like it or not, its on our TV, music, and social media. Literally we can’t escape it! Especially in a
world that revolves around Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat.
Here is a thought.. Tell me if I’m crazy.
Instead of trying to keep our children away from sex. A very unreal expectation.
Why not teach them what sex is? Healthy sex? Risks? Birth control? STD’s? Sexual Assault? Safe Sex? How
to say no?
Research tells us that kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents and caregivers
about sex and relationships are less likely to take risks with their sexual health. And more likely to be
healthy and safe.
You following me? Okay.. Okay I know your next question. But how? When?
Its hard.. So hard. Pun intended. Okay last one I promise.

10. The How, When and Do I Have Too?
How?
-Its better to start having lots of little talks over time. Instead of having ” the talk” This
takes the pressure off you, and helps your kid process the information over time.
- In elementary and middle school, give them books about anatomy or puberty and let
them explore. Check in with them and ask what they learned, what was confusing, and
answer any questions they may have.
- -Once older, ask them about dating or relationships. Ask them how they will know
when they are ready to have sex, including the responsibilities that come with it. (
preventing pregnancy and STD’s )
- -Reassure. Reassure. Reassure. They have nothing to ashamed of.

11. When.
When should I start talking with my kid?
- As soon as your kids start learning to talk, you can teach
them names of their body parts. As soon as they start being
around other kids, you can teach them about respecting
their bodies, and other peoples. This should set you a good
solid foundation to build on.
- Don’t worry if your kid is in junior high or high school, its
never to late.
- The most important thing is to make it really clear that they
can ask you questions or come to you for support without
fear or shame.

12. Do I have too?
 Well… Yes.
Let's face it. No one wants to learn about perfectly normal things, like menstrual
periods, and penises.
Sex education does not encourage them to have sex and masturbate. Reality of it is,
they are already doing those things. Not educating our kids and students is not
preventing it, its just making it more unsafe.
Comprehensive Sex Education not only should be taught in school, and at home.
There should be a complete balance, and a sense of honesty and support from both
sides.

13. Now like safe sex.. Let's wrap it up.
Sex is a natural part of life. It happens with or without sex education.
71% of American 19- year old's have had sex. 99% will have sex in their lifetime.
Everybody does it.
Only 20 states require sex education and HIV education be taught in school, and most of what
kids are taught is with teaching of abstinence only.
Just because we refuse to talk about sex doesn’t mean its going to go away.
Sex education is important. It has been proven time and time again. We know students who
receive formal sex education in schools are shown to first have sexual intercourse later than
students who have not.
Sex education does not encourage teenagers to have sex, it does quite the opposite.
Sex education is health education... Go Do It! ( whatever that means to you. )

14. Kids.. Are your parent's squares?
Want to know more about sex? You
should!
 - Pull up your Instagram- I know you got it.
 @talk.tabu. – This Instagram page has everything you need to know about sex. Everything from lube to periods.
 @Askwhoutshame- lets you anonymously ask questions. Insures that people have accurate and factual information
about sex.
 @getsmartb4ugetsexy- empower black youth to be education about reproductive health, the impact of rape and more.
- Now a couple websites.. If Instagram is not your thing.. Like I believe that.
- https://sexetc.org/ For teens. Here you can find clinics in your community, understand your rights, and play games- like
their “condom game” fun!
- https://www.asktia.com/ - here is your one stop shop for just about everything. Gynecology. Mental health. Even
primary care.
 Or if all else fails.. Give me a call. Shoot me a text. Whatever. Just educate yourself.

15. Works Cited.
 Bilton, Isabelle. “Sex Education around the World: How Were You Taught?” Study
International, 19 Dec. 2017, www.studyinternational.com/news/sex-education/.
 Parenthood, Planned. “Tips for Talking.” Planned Parenthood,
www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking.
 “Story Map Journal.” Arcgis.com,
www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=28e355da76d940988d37bd
63e8bc4ded.
 L., Gabe. “Why Sex Education Is Important.” Power to Decide, 3 May 2018,
powertodecide.org/news/why-sex-education-important.