Myths About Health

Sex Education

admin on 09 30, 2009

Myth number 1. Comprehensive teen sexuality education does not address abstinence.

Abstain from sexual activity and using contraceptives are the best way to avoid sexually transmitted infections. The most effective programs that helps teens discuss both abstinence and contraception.

Myth number 2. Comprehensive sex education encourages sexual activity.

Statistically, students who are well-informed about sexuality rarely have sex at a young age.

Myth number 3. Talking to students about contraception encourages them to experiment.

Teaching youth about contraception, instructions on HIV/AIDS can be effective in reducing sexual activity among adolescents.

Myth number 4. Using condoms is not effective.

Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV/STI/pregnancy. Using condoms lowers risk of developing cervical cancer.

Myth number 5. Sexual education at schools can replace it at home.

Teaching sexuality at schools increases communication between parents and children about sex related topics.

Myth number 6. It is too early to learn about sexuality in elementary schools.

The information given to students in elementary schools is a foundation and is expanded upon later. Certainly, sexual education must be given in an age-appropriate form.

Myth number 7. Teens are not able to be responsible for their sexual health.

Parents can not control children decisions all the time. Youth age is an appropriate time to take knowledge about sexual education. Well-informed teens are most likely to make responsible decisions.