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Sex Ed - The Right Way. Teaching Good Sex. Olivia Bee for The New York Times “Grand slam,” called out a boy (who’d later tell me with disarming matter-of-factness that “the one thing Mr.
V. talked about that made me feel really good was that penis size doesn’t matter”). “Now, ‘grand slam’ has a bunch of different meanings,” replied Vernacchio, who has a master’s degree in human sexuality. “Some people say it’s an orgy, some people say grand slam is a one-night stand. Other stuff?” A Very Adult Sex Education. On November 1, a new sex education bill was introduced to the U.S. House and Senate. The Healthy Youth Act (H.R. 3324) would bring high school students a sex education that covered prevention of STDs, unwanted pregnancies, dating violence, sexual abuse, and bullying, and would also support LGBTQ rights and the importance of healthy relationships.
You can read more about the act at TinyNibbles , or actively support it here . It’s about time sex education stepped into the limelight. Adults are often in need of sex ed., too. What Do You Wish You Learned In Sex Ed? I think it would be wonderful if schools taught youth how to recognize abuse, assault, coercion.
I think they should also discuss things like what to do if an authority figure (teacher, doctor, church leader, etc) pressures you for a sexual relationship or attempts a romantic relationship. They should discuss the fact that even if the young person might want a relationship with the authority figure, it is inappropriate for the authority figure to desire or expect such a relationship. It would be wonderful if they gave advice about how to recognize consent—no means no, and there should be no pressure after the initial no. They should talk about how to discuss sex with your partner and evaluate expectations and desires.