Thirty three states and the District of Columbia currently require that schools teach about HIV. This is higher than the number of states mandating sex education. Even in states requiring only HIV/AIDS education, class sessions may provide an opportunity to discuss other important...
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the US are unintended, a number the CDC hope to decrease by 10% by 2020. Teaching about pregnancy is one part of the strategy to reduce this number. Though such teaching is thought of as occurring primarily in the school setting, much education happens...
Nearly half of all sexual assault and rape victims are under the age of 18 while 80% are under the age of 30. The highest risk years are from 12-34 with girls age 16-19 being four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault....
When it comes to sex education, you’ve got a big job to do. It goes beyond identifying body parts and defining consent. The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) defines comprehensive sex ed as that which “addresses the socio-cultural,...
Parents play a critical role in the overall health of their children, including adolescents’ sexual health. Most major sexual health promotion organizations agree that parents should be the primary sexuality educators for their children because research shows that teens who feel they...
As a sex educator, your learning is ongoing. Its important to stay on top of the latest policy, research, and teaching methods, particularly as they relate to the state where you teach and the age group you work with. Below are some important readings to supplement your knowledge and...
When teaching adult sex education, it is important to remember that many adults feel embarrassed to talk about sex and have many questions. Therefore, creating a safe space is vital. What works with adults is engagement in abstract thinking and conversations that go beyond sound bites....