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Young people have a right to information about their own bodies and about sex. Knowledge is power, and informed young people make safer, healthier choices about sex. They have the right to ask questions, and to receive age-appropriate, clear, non-judgmental answers.
Sex positivity encourages young people to ask questions, to explore and enjoy their bodies and their sexualities, and to treat partners with respect. Traditional sex ed in the US is sex-negative, because it focuses only on what can go wrong: from STDs to teen pregnancy to assault. Talking about sex should not be taboo, and sex should not be shameful. Sex is a healthy part of life that should be enjoyed.
Sex is physical, but it is also emotional and psychological. Young people deserve to have frank discussions about the feelings that come with intimacy. Being a good sexual partner means speaking up for yourself, listening, asking, caring, and being patient - as a culture, we neglect to talk about this essential part of sex.
As a teacher with a background in medicine, I provide accurate, up-to-date information. I do not shy away from any topics, including masturbation, sexual violence, and abortion. I use inclusive terminology, and I discuss sex of all kinds between people of all genders and sexualities. The curricula I create and teach are LGBTQ+ inclusive, trauma-informed, and I consider race as a factor in everything I teach.
