The Story Of Sex - Rethinking Social Sex Talk With Young People

Monday, July 23, 2018

Conversation on “sex” in many homes, is largely non-existent. This is despite the fact that we come from a largely pluralistic community, with some who view themselves as liberal, and others more conservative; with those who embrace pre-marital sex, albeit usually privately, and those who ascribe to the idea that sex is a ‘duty’ reserved for consummation of the union of marriage.

The story of sex itself, has been written by various actors, including culture, tradition, school education, and religious beliefs. We hardly talk about actual sex, with young people.

The first time an adult ever spoke to me about sex, I was in standard 4, in an extra curricular class called, “family planning”.

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