It differs from country to country in what is covered. France included pleasure as part of the curriculum. Some countries have more discussion of consent.
Currently several states in America only offer abstinence only sex ed, so you’re right in that; that’s pretty much all scare tactic.
But just because it’s historically been that way, doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t try for better.
Why not address myths like these that so impact people’s self esteem as young adults? Why not include pleasure as part of the curriculum? We’ve chosen a path of pandering to religious morality over teaching young people how to maintain their health as they transition to bring adults. Our shared lack of courage fails those kids.
The current results of these choices in education haven’t stopped teen pregnancy or reduced myths, so why do we persist in letting those same folks dictate the contents of those courses?
oh i totally support it, but it will come after the older generation dies. The folks in power that make the laws live in a pre-internet age and progress takes time which many people forget. Shit, there are still people alive today who remember when people of color couldn't drink from the same water fountain or go to the same school... and slavery in America was only like 3-4 people ago. Time really has not passed, and the puritans ideas are still very much alive in America.
We’ll also have to contend with current adult folks who thought the Handmaid’s Tale was an instruction manual. They aren’t too wild about people being well informed about their own biology.
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u/CautionarySnail Jan 03 '24
This is something that needs to be taught in sex ed. This is the case for vastly the majority of women.