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Calamba for Sex Education

Let’s Talk about Sex!

Sex Ed for All is our commitment to work to ensure that all young people have access to the knowledge and care they need to ensure their lifelong sexual and reproductive health, especially those who constantly face systemic barriers, racism, and discrimination, such as young people of color, LGBTQ youth, immigrants, youth with disabilities, those with lower incomes, those living in rural areas, and system impacted youth. We also pledge to work to eliminate all forms of sexual and reproductive violence against young people.

Why advocate sex education?

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Young people have the right to lead healthy lives. As they grow up, they face important decisions about relationships, sexuality, and sexual behavior. We want them to take more control of their lives so that as they get older, they can make important life decisions on their own.

 

Having access to sex education that is comprehensive and medically accurate is a human right. It's our fundamental duty as a society to educate the next generation.

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What is sexual health education?

Sexual and reproductive health includes physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality. It covers puberty and this stage’s physical, mental, social, and emotional changes. 

 

Sex education must be given under the guidance of trained educators. It should cover topics like what, when, how about relationships, sexual identity, body language, decision making, contraceptive methods, and sexually transmitted infections.

 

 

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Why is sex education important?

Sex Education provides young people with honest, age-appropriate information and skills necessary to help them take personal responsibility for their health and overall well being. They learn how to love themselves genuinely, develop healthy relationships, think critically about the world, make educated sex decisions, and be a good ally to others who are marginalized. It decreases the risks of having unsafe sex and sexually transmitted infections.


Nowadays, the young age pregnancy rates have been increasing. If we impart sex education in teen’s curriculum, it will reduce the young age pregnancy rates and increase   responsible family planning. Proper sexual education can help curb global overpopulation.

Things You'll Learn in Sex Education

  • Reproductive health

Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so.

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  • Openly communicate about our sexuality

The expression of your gender through the way you behave and dress is an important part of your self-identity, and is central to your mental health and wellbeing. A person's gender identity may be the same as or different from their birth-assigned sex.

  • Show dignity and respect regardless of gender identity

It is critical to recognize our diversity in gender identities, sexual orientation, and expression and to foster an atmosphere that respects and celebrates them. It affects progress towards equality and freedom from discrimination.

  • Keeps them safe from sexual abuse or sexual violence.

Sex Education gives enough knowledge about sexual behavior to keep teens away from sexual abuse or sexual violence. Young people should learn about sexual assault, how to protect themselves, and how to identify sources of support.

  • Risks of sexually transmitted diseases

Sex education motivates teenagers not to have sex at an early age. Early age sex can make many complications such as STD’s.

  • Responsible family planning

Family planning and, more specifically, contraception, can protect teenagers from the physical, emotional and financial burden of unplanned pregnancy.

  • Foster healthy relationships

 Maintaining a healthy relationship requires skills many young people are never taught – like positive communication, conflict management, and negotiating decisions around sexual activity.

  • Understand consent

Consent should be clearly and freely communicated. A verbal and affirmative expression of consent can help both you and your partner to understand and respect each other's boundaries.

  Conclusion  

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Young people may take actions to safeguard their health by postponing sex, using condoms or contraception, and remaining monogamous with the aid of sex education, which offers accurate, comprehensive, and appropriate knowledge on human sexuality. It also assists young adults in developing a thorough understanding of relationships, such as consent, gender and sexual identities, and sexual assault awareness.

Let’s Connect

For questions and comments regarding our project, you can contact us in our emails or message us through this site.

miahjennicadelacruzsalazar@gmail.com

jiandejesus2805@gmail.com

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