Let's talk about sex.
Not just because you might want to. We need to.
There are too many problems in our society related to the fact that we don't talk about sex or, when we do, it is treated as a taboo.
Here are the facts:
- The only way almost all of you got here is through sex.
- Most of us will have sex at some time in our lives.
- Most of us will indulge in masturbating at some time in our lives.
- Many people regularly watch pornography.
- Your child will probably have watched hardcore pornography by the time they are 16.
- The UK has the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and youth STIs in the whole of Western Europe.
- Your husband, father or son may have paid for the services of a prostitute.
Sex is a fact of life. Sex is part of life. Sex is wonderful. Sex is complex. Sex can also cause problems.
Many English-speaking countries share a puritanical history and a traditional inability to be able to talk frankly, openly and honestly about sex and the many issues related to it. Whether a parent, teacher, spouse or simply a friend, the need to be able to confidently talk about sex with those close to you is essential in order to prevent problems arising and to avoid life-changing or potentially dangerous or fatal situations.
We all have a responsibility to ensure that our young people are prepared for the realities of the life ahead of them. This means being prepared to talk about every aspect and stage of it, including sex and sexuality. We must prepare them for the real world that they live in and not attempt to manufacture one that we would rather they inhabited.
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