Even without sex education, children and young adults learn about sex and their bodies. They learn from the media and popular culture.
But what do they see there?
They see celebrities with their perfect bodies and lives. But these are actually the result of surgeries and drugs.
And then kids compare their natural bodies and normal lives with these unrealistic standards.
The result? Unrealistic expectations, pressure, and lower self-esteem.
Comprehensive Sex Education helps young adults build realistic expectations around bodies and relationships. The biggest benefit of this is improved mental health.
What happens when there's no Sex Education? (Part 1) Print
Created by: Arnold Mascarenhas
Modified on: Thu, 22 Jul, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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