Unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections tend to be higher in the US than in other developed countries, in underage and adult populations. While images of sex are ubiquitous in our media, accurate, clear, non-judgmental information about our bodies, is in short supply in this country. Comprehensive, age-appropriate sexual education should be a mandatory for all schools in order to equip girls and boys to successfully navigate relationships and make informed, consensual decisions as they enter adulthood.
Should comprehensive sexual education be part of public school curriculum?
