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Communicable, infectious and parasitic conditions
Published in Jackie Musgrave, Health and Wellbeing for Babies and Children, 2022
The experimentation with new behaviours in adolescence can extend to sexual behaviours; therefore, it is important that sex education includes awareness of infections that are transmitted via sexual intercourse. How and when this is done depends on where and how health promotion information is accessed. In many countries, such information is provided as part of the curriculum and as part of a school health service.
Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
Published in Jane M. Ussher, Joan C. Chrisler, Janette Perz, Routledge International Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2019
Psychoeducation combines psychological and educational interventions for the purpose of increasing knowledge and assisting in the development of coping and adaptation skills (Brotto, Basson, & Luria, 2008). Psychoeducational interventions have been found to significantly increase frequency of sexual activity (Capone, Good, Westie, & Jacobson, 1980), reduce fear of intercourse, and improve knowledge about sexuality (Robinson, Faris, & Scott, 1999). Sex education typically focuses on avoiding unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Although these two dimensions of sexual health are undoubtedly important, sexual experiences, including women’s sexual pleasure, should also be addressed. For example, informing women about physical/genital anatomy, providing information related to different modes of pleasure, and discussing the frequency of women’s sexual concerns will not only improve knowledge, but can also lead to greater sexual satisfaction.
What’s it like to be young in the UK today?
Published in Al Aynsley-Green, The British Betrayal of Childhood, 2018
But why do we have such appalling statistics in the first place, how can we educate young people about the importance of relationships and parenting? Should this be a key component of relationships and sex education in schools, and if so, who is best prepared and suited to teach it? What are your views?
“They Didn’t Talk About Stuff like That”: Sexual Health Education Experiences of a Native American Tribe in the Gulf Coast
Published in American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2023
Jessica L. Liddell, Juliet Herzberg
It is also important to note that although Native American teen birth rates have risen relative to other racial groups in the United States, children are commonly regarded as a blessing, and teen pregnancy is sometimes viewed among some tribes without the level of stigma as it is in other communities (Palacios et al., 2012, 2014). In addition, the introduction of Christianity has impacted some beliefs and values related to the use of contraception and sex outside of marriage, often causing more stigma and less open communication about these topics (Gurr 2014; LaFromboise et al., 1990; Mihesuah, 1996; Theobald, 2019; Weaver, 2009). This is concerning since sexual health education is recommended to help children and adolescents make informed choices related to sex and relationships (Garzón-Orjuela et al., 2021). Sex education is associated with better health outcomes and safer sexual choices, such as postponing age of first intercourse, increased use of contraceptives, and reducing the number of sexual partners (Kirby & Laris, 2009; Mueller et al., 2008).
Home-Based Sexuality Education in Ghana: The Perspectives of Adolescents and Parents
Published in International Journal of Sexual Health, 2022
Jessica Osei Owusu, Joana Salifu Yendork, Joseph Osafo
This course of sexual discovery and exploration does not occur in a vacuum. Thus, these adolescents happen to use signals from their previous experiences to develop sexual scripts as a guide for future sexual behavior (Simon & Daneback, 2013). Education on sexuality, therefore, provides a benchmark for adolescents to explore their sexuality. In the literature, the terms ‘sex education’ and ‘sexuality education’ are used interchangeably, however, the two terms are different although interrelated. Sex education is structured to help adolescents gain detailed information, skills, and motivation about a broad variety of topics related to sex, to help them make better decisions (Planned Parenthood, 2020). Magoon (2010) postulates that there are three approaches to sex education, namely, abstinence-only sex education, health and safety-oriented sex education, and comprehensive sex education. Comprehensive sex education is considered the best approach as it goes beyond abstinence to include preventive strategies from contraception to prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy (Leung et al., 2019), thus allowing learners to construct their understanding of the information and material by critically engaging with personal experiences. Although there is little evidence concerning the impact of the learner-centered approach on comprehensive sex education, research by Kontula (2010) shows that there is a positive effect of sex education whenever participatory teaching techniques are employed.
A Review of History of Sex Education by SIECUS
Published in American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2022
This document serves as an additional resource needed to increase knowledge about sex education and is critical for professionals and the overall community. While SIECUS’ History of Sex Education is a document that provides a perspective of the vital history of sex education, it is, unfortunately, missing historical information that addresses the intersection of gender, sex and race. Unfortunately, much of the historical recounts in the document appear to be from a cisgender, heterosexual, white lens and perspective. This perspective does not specify the inequities for marginalized people during the referenced periods, which is important to the full history. While the publication specifies its focus is on sex education in the United States, it omits any reference to other nations, which suggests the history of sex education begins and ends in the United States. Additionally, this history focuses on school-based education and overlooks the contributions of community-based sex education efforts. It also omits the long history of professional organizations and some of the most recent organizations and collectives that have impacted sex education significantly. SIECUS does a great job of recounting the background that leads neatly to their history and present day. Thus, the title of this publication may be misleading and should make clear that the organization’s efforts will be centered.