“The most important thing for teens to know about sex and sexuality is that it's not wrong and they should not be ashamed about their sexuality.”
—Kenneth, 17, New Jersey
Sex Education by Teens, for Teens!
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“The most important thing for teens to know about sex and sexuality is that it's not wrong and they should not be ashamed about their sexuality.”
—Kenneth, 17, New Jersey
I get my information about sex from:
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Please tell us where else you get information about sex.
cousins, friends and school
In one sentence, tell us what your first time talking with your parent(s)/guardian(s) about sex was like? Who started the conversation?
well, i never had a convo. they just said don't do it.
What do YOU think sex ed classes for teens should talk about? What was covered in your sex ed class? What do you wish was covered in your sex ed class?
covered in my sex ed:
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covered in my sex ed:
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• Masturbation • Menstruation • Different kinds of sex • Issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or questioning people • Pregnancy options • Abstinence • Abstinence as the only acceptable choice for teens • STDs • How to talk to your partner about sex • Rape and sexual assault
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• Wet dreams • Fingering and hand jobs • How to decide if you're ready for sex • How to talk to your parents about sex • How to talk to your partner about birth control or safer sex • How to figure out if your relationship is healthy or not • How to manage online flirting and dating • How to know if your body is developing in a normal way • How to find a clinic |
Do you have a story that you think should be on Sex, Etc. because it would help other teens? Write it here, and you and your story may be featured on the Web site.
i get really horny sometimes, but i dont want to get pregannant!
If Sex, Etc. gave you $1,000 dollars to help teens get access to honest, medically accurate and balanced information about human sexuality and to help teens make responsible choices about sexual health, what would YOU do?
i would help my local schools with their sex ed classes.