This article will cover 10 reasons why comprehensive sexual education should be part of a young persons education.
Comprehensive sex education does not discourage kids from having sex.
It does, however, teach them how tohave safer sex.
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No form of sex education has been shown to convince teenagers not to have sex effectively.
Other studies have shown that providingcondomsin schools doesnt make kids more promiscuous.
About 21% said they were currently sexually active.
As young people age, they may not feel prepared to take on the responsibility.
As such, their opportunities to be screened for STIs and other sexually-related health topics decrease.
One of the biggest risk factors for not seeking care is holding traditional views about masculinity.
Young people must learn early that caring for their health is a priority regardless of sex andgender.
Sexual Education Provides Accurate Info on Risks
Comprehensive sex education doesnt encourage kids to have sex.
Theyre also given accurate information about the odds of pregnancy when using various birth control methods.
In addition, they get the chance to understand their feelings about the risks.
Teens must also learn how other behaviors can put them at risk if sexually active.
These behaviors can increase the risk of STIs, unplanned pregnancies, or sexual violence.
According to the 2021 YRBS, 11% of high school students reported experiencing sexual violence last year.
LQBTQ+ students were at the highest risk.
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They often have other kinds of sex.
Abstinence-only education sometimes encourages students to abstain from sex without telling them what sex is.
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