Dear Counselor, what is sexuality education and what sexuality education, do I need as a young person?
Submitted by Counselor at SchoolNet on 10th April, 2009
Simply put, sexuality is your physical, emotional and social self. Your sexuality affects how you think of yourself and how you relate to others as well as how others relate to you and is part of you throughout your entire life.
As a young person, you need information and skills to be able to take responsibility for your sexuality and to avoid risky behavior that could lead to unwanted pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS.
You need to learn about:
- How your body, mind and feeling are changing as you enter and go through adolescence including good hygiene.
- The reproductive system, menstruation and how pregnancy occurs.
- How to communicate to others about sexuality.
- How to handle societal and peer pressures.
- Your rights and how to protect them.
And many more.
The World Starts With Me (WSWM) is a comprehensive sexuality education program which will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need as a young person.