--- title: Sex Education date: 2023-07-24T16:30:00-04:00 canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/sex-education" section: Blog Categories --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Sex Education [## Adapting “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese: The Translators’ Experiences](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/adapting-our-bodies-ourselves-to-brazilian-portuguese-the-translators-experiences)Read [In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/adapting-our-bodies-ourselves-to-brazilian-portuguese-the-translators-experiences) [![Team unicamp web](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/adapting-our-bodies-ourselves-to-brazilian-portuguese-the-translators-experiences) [In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/adapting-our-bodies-ourselves-to-brazilian-portuguese-the-translators-experiences) [## Dirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/dirty-business-lack-of-menstrual-equity-in-colombian-prisons)Read [No woman - inside or outside prison - should face illness or feel humiliated because she cannot access pads, tampons or menstrual cups. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/dirty-business-lack-of-menstrual-equity-in-colombian-prisons) [![Toallas carcel 3](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/dirty-business-lack-of-menstrual-equity-in-colombian-prisons) [No woman - inside or outside prison - should face illness or feel humiliated because she cannot access pads, tampons or menstrual cups. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/dirty-business-lack-of-menstrual-equity-in-colombian-prisons) [## Gender-Inclusive Puberty and Health Education is Life-Affirming for All](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/gender-inclusive-puberty-and-health-education-is-life-affirming-for-all)Read [Most puberty education classes avoid addressing gender, leaving many students wondering about their bodies, identities, and health. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/gender-inclusive-puberty-and-health-education-is-life-affirming-for-all) [![Threegirls puberty](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFXklEQVRIiWWWUY4ztxGEq7qbs7v+AziwH5IcIPe/Ty5gJDECx/BKGrK7Kw8crZyEoGaoB9XH6iJFUhJerQtVnVmZVSuzOrO6ulvdkgCBAEkDSRhJwgAShAgAArakACDwX02A9mervb5I0P6JQEgiIAr7/dSkXgD9H6CFbrW6pNI17+o9kH7vABRpgEhxTx+EyGuS3HODEEBv9Ua3qquqcvc97qrekG0GAAkYr6dt9f8t0bNK0ViAGururi2fmbnfVZlVzwzQV5UI2pXE1/NS5yuAXaJVJ4RWq7u6Kqsqr7ZJXXXlrG0CpHCF/LSyAfzS5RdgzgeArV8bcSmvzdgl61btGESRAAHbPoBnlYQXQ9qYOOdjL5JtoKoq1wuwYV8OpBYFCgRNuGKAvgCg+MwKEOI8b9ptA/YeyJVr5UXaJrqkbjTQlwkTLgfPkMGnAz4Z8Xh8AtgGurKf6rVW7sHF6Gy1VEKDggmXAz1LBO3pX+p7ycbj/JQgtaq6qnPVWrVmPp+51uWiuholFNgy8cW4NoEIgP17gOL++ASklqq6steqNWvNnGfNmWuuOfMr7kY1CixZ42IAVwYQKVBiAxKvEp2fkC4Hmb1mzVnzzHnm+ch55jzXWrn21lAKJStZwUXrC2BXyA1KFNiCRCDO87YBndW5ep01zzofeT7yvOd5X+djzTPnXJmrlI2UFbwQDRf8ZUJgixJbewApznmHoC5d9dnqt3rc1v1zPT7X43OdtzXva81VtYqpSIzCKA4hBJeMT4B1s5vd6KYUa829RnXV51HnPR+f6/5b3n+dt3+v+y/z8c91/jQnVmIWUljw4o+Fb813ISCHyBa7WWmVrMVe6IrMFKSqztW5drx5Ptb5ue6/zvvP8/a3ect5xzwxF2ZhCclK/qOIJsRv0BtEdjJvlouJ3dGIakFSq3fM1Zm51lpzznk/H/+atzw/MW84H5gTs7CARZShfAM+gU82WGCCC5zgCU5gIQDTtYyu6lWzCiu1Vq/5mCfOB847ztsTQKSjAu27NiCADdjqD/AO3IAbghiARCMAlrCk0RrdI+tY9YeVv6yFOTEX5sJspKMMDcggM9r3QpAN3NR3OOSgAw4EwvwNElEwI0U2mOJ786P5rfBD4ueFRwIJpKEMHdABjO85frD4oA3CqGYlxon4Df53hHAA3xDhH9qA9naWg960gqVsybL8r+0/1fi5Gh2QAfEXO/7I4xvHh8UwC5KUUMVcWife/6R5x7ypHjHiQ1KzqFB5BT3EaEYjWgGF9fHR9WdZQm7+buODx7uNdx+HxTAz24BuVGpNraWcWFNVMcZ3ktqKWGqvZAZ8wEIc4gG8BeqDmDzaYPTB8ebHmx9HjMPD3Zzcf0GtKuVSLq1ULVXHMb6TVC+AxaAP2CEb4GF8G+x32rISaIjhY8RxxHHEGOHu/nsH1ZXK1ZmqUlUc4+MJCLVVMgd8yIfsgL3R0k1v5umS0RgRxzHGGMcYL8A+hFtVquxMZXaVumOMdwlmBUS3RdIHYrQf8kO2YOmGaVEuwdzCxxjjOI5jjBHjBRDUeJ5aXaULEO+SjAVZF3Mghnz07nbAygzDvQDR3MPHMY5jvI0xRoxwNzPCIPR17m7A5SDikESWZFmIaI/ySIu00R7yAZe7FQC6RcQGjBHHE+B7M38di1Fd2dXqDvchCbBuurd5uZd5uqd5MoohthmfgBExRozY8uEezn2zULe8r5OxvKu6Fe4hSaCV3MMtzNw86EEf5mleFiLNAHOzCI/wGB4jwnfIl4N9l+VuRpq1Yt9hjTJz0mjGPfgam9OaIgiamTnd6W5mZm5+ZUC87o+vCzb7P5FL1DZFwo80AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/gender-inclusive-puberty-and-health-education-is-life-affirming-for-all) [Most puberty education classes avoid addressing gender, leaving many students wondering about their bodies, identities, and health. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/gender-inclusive-puberty-and-health-education-is-life-affirming-for-all) [## The Sad State of Sexual Health Education in Physician Training](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-sad-state-of-sexual-health-education-in-physician-training)Read [The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-sad-state-of-sexual-health-education-in-physician-training) [![Sexual health](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-sad-state-of-sexual-health-education-in-physician-training) [The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-sad-state-of-sexual-health-education-in-physician-training) [## Sexual Assault: A 21st Century Civil Rights Issue](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/sexual-assault-a-21st-century-civil-rights-issue)Read [As a teen activist, I’m taking on sexual assault because I believe it’s the most pressing civil rights issue my generation faces. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/sexual-assault-a-21st-century-civil-rights-issue) [![Not In Our School Screenshot](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/sexual-assault-a-21st-century-civil-rights-issue) [As a teen activist, I’m taking on sexual assault because I believe it’s the most pressing civil rights issue my generation faces. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/sexual-assault-a-21st-century-civil-rights-issue) [## 5 Reasons To Celebrate Planned Parenthood On Its 100th Birthday](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-reasons-to-celebrate-planned-parenthood-on-their-100th-birthday)Read [One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-reasons-to-celebrate-planned-parenthood-on-their-100th-birthday) [![Cu5rziiuiaavrbf](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADd0lEQVRIiW2WW5LsNgxDD9jeblaWdWRVaQH5ECl55sbldrv8IEEApKx//vobASBRIChRUJJEIQlJAqH9aABICElI4uxt/ucGFP+/aQ5C9N5A7v+vx+HXsxI8vx+SENI+kQok9cV5Mf1GiFD2lfcN6DvRJNCGrA5dUs1RaNN1YARCgkISWVTwr9J2zjz3tS5vB5VK+miUaPQ67yYELBIIFkX8J2c8uuROrB36U+8cXdmNLiVR8IZaibs4T4aA9Bw92ycbe5U+0qco6aNrpEkQ0xzJEgGlwBhqU7c14Dn6d5SpQJ/Sp/TpK+8ECXLiSA61ySpjCtzRE4Xo7aLjl6qq6gSPVPVOkEQmiuSohpQCF4SK03aSlJfIEhIq1a6gVE8TtRNsWpWkkJ1VEOJ2VsbftR8jWwPl9kZvJZWqRa7aStQ4yFESDnYFEZTWWH6Two8KupuuElWbqBLVFpISj1eiuNuwS1RXkrHmc7rwGFjXS1fz2wNu2yVgqRRrlzE0kMmS8LA7PWd+XEFuGt0KqP2GpOSMnmYgY3+m3FvBFuUd//TfGSQ/yM3r2N33vjonld04GYvnPbFO0Nw5HWZQzLyeyTxjOu9QD0lAye786dRkd0tD0wE4If/Y7CQ4STANGZ4tSBLdR+8JMSnszVJI3Lv76PS+X3RHH9JOBT/XJjuWrbKQw7goJ7Sz7LW8nL07WYmDw9AEPPGeWYWDHWvvO7oXosislSF2VrLs784xCZY7wRE1QxGQWKYs2yyxpO8swclednLUWfFyvpPj29FZGRlaLuCx0450vFwL7wSNO3JRIIVg4sTuBMv5Ot9cihK8EV+RHSSDjfFCX6UQEVFK5d1lLdNQ1Ni/uRr4UMT0xdEAxdJChQr9m52AZT46LXaiXGZ+wu8E5zcJCGgRWUIKG77NR3zP11Bi2pEraZE7AW3Thn669UlMBImkpShSbbtoiY+Q9v1AR9kiN1HbstviuxGnIzUio8hCmZEYRVh8xJc90dpCl6KJvg71PTSaH90KQkiFdRZ1YSixaPjThdzoGbVPdK49N6V69UEvq2t7QCn2d2pOf50+vwnCwG+UZyDTdfeo2GNzqz1oe61Nzzcy0TvouoMhznF+RH9LngTTEENeS06UY+g7BA3HlGs0P/AP9rp1zGfLdN79Mu8EP+Bnhd/wX9QP8LNyJfwHkMV8rYRX4A4AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-reasons-to-celebrate-planned-parenthood-on-their-100th-birthday) [One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-reasons-to-celebrate-planned-parenthood-on-their-100th-birthday) [## Vagina Dispatches: What Don't You Know About Your Vulva?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/between-your-womb-and-the-world-vagina-dispatches-to-the-rescue)Read [If you’re not sure what’s between your womb and the world or confuse your vulva with your vagina, Vagina Dispatches will show you the way. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/between-your-womb-and-the-world-vagina-dispatches-to-the-rescue) [If you’re not sure what’s between your womb and the world or confuse your vulva with your vagina, Vagina Dispatches will show you the way. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/between-your-womb-and-the-world-vagina-dispatches-to-the-rescue) [## Teen Pregnancy Rates Decrease Because of More Contraception (Not Less Sex)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teen-pregnancy-rates-decrease-because-of-more-contraception-not-less-sex)Read [News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teen-pregnancy-rates-decrease-because-of-more-contraception-not-less-sex) [![Pexels](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teen-pregnancy-rates-decrease-because-of-more-contraception-not-less-sex) [News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teen-pregnancy-rates-decrease-because-of-more-contraception-not-less-sex) [## Teaching Young Women to Say Yes to Sexual Pleasure](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teaching-young-women-to-say-yes-to-sexual-pleasure)Read [Talking openly with young women about sex and pleasure leads to healthier decision making and more comfort with their bodies and sexual pleasure. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teaching-young-women-to-say-yes-to-sexual-pleasure) [![4884144440 4b2790c36e z](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teaching-young-women-to-say-yes-to-sexual-pleasure) [Talking openly with young women about sex and pleasure leads to healthier decision making and more comfort with their bodies and sexual pleasure. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/teaching-young-women-to-say-yes-to-sexual-pleasure) [## Obama’s New Budget Cuts Funding for Abstinence-Only Sex Ed](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/obamas-new-budget-cuts-funding-for-abstinence-only-sex-ed)Read [Abstinence-only sex education has proven ineffective time and again. Obama's 2017 proposed budget finally slashes all remaining federal support for it. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/obamas-new-budget-cuts-funding-for-abstinence-only-sex-ed) [![I Stock sex ed](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/obamas-new-budget-cuts-funding-for-abstinence-only-sex-ed) [Abstinence-only sex education has proven ineffective time and again. Obama's 2017 proposed budget finally slashes all remaining federal support for it. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/obamas-new-budget-cuts-funding-for-abstinence-only-sex-ed) [## Who's Teaching Sex Ed? And How Can We Do it Better?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/whos-teaching-sex-ed-and-how-can-we-do-it-better)Read [Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/whos-teaching-sex-ed-and-how-can-we-do-it-better) [![Girlsgroup](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/whos-teaching-sex-ed-and-how-can-we-do-it-better) [Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/whos-teaching-sex-ed-and-how-can-we-do-it-better) [## Who (if Anyone) is Providing Teen Girls Information on Contraception and Safer Sex Practices?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/who-if-anyone-is-providing-teen-girls-information-on-contraception-and-safer-sex-practices)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/who-if-anyone-is-providing-teen-girls-information-on-contraception-and-safer-sex-practices) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/who-if-anyone-is-providing-teen-girls-information-on-contraception-and-safer-sex-practices) [## Reproductive Justice: The Movement Whose Time Has Come](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/reproductive-justice-the-movement-whose-time-has-come)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/reproductive-justice-the-movement-whose-time-has-come) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/reproductive-justice-the-movement-whose-time-has-come) [## Lessons in Denial: A Student Perspective on High School Health Class](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/lessons-in-denial-a-student-perspective-on-high-school-health-class)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/lessons-in-denial-a-student-perspective-on-high-school-health-class) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/lessons-in-denial-a-student-perspective-on-high-school-health-class) [## Happy Valentine's Day - A Safer Sex Reminder](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/happy-valentines-day-a-safer-sex-reminder)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/happy-valentines-day-a-safer-sex-reminder) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/happy-valentines-day-a-safer-sex-reminder) [## In Armenia, Abortion Rates are High and Access to Contraception is Limited](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/in-armenia-abortion-rates-are-high-and-access-to-contraception-is-limited)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/in-armenia-abortion-rates-are-high-and-access-to-contraception-is-limited) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/in-armenia-abortion-rates-are-high-and-access-to-contraception-is-limited) [## Getting Personal: What It's Really Like Living With a Sexually Transmitted Infection](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/getting-personal-what-its-really-like-living-with-a-sexually-transmitted-infection-sti)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/getting-personal-what-its-really-like-living-with-a-sexually-transmitted-infection-sti) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/getting-personal-what-its-really-like-living-with-a-sexually-transmitted-infection-sti) [## Fan of Female Condoms? Enter International Film Contest](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fan-of-female-condoms-enter-international-film-contest)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fan-of-female-condoms-enter-international-film-contest) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fan-of-female-condoms-enter-international-film-contest) [## What Do You Think Congress Needs to Know About Sexual and Reproductive Health?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/ladydrawers-congressional-pop-quiz)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/ladydrawers-congressional-pop-quiz) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/ladydrawers-congressional-pop-quiz) [## Road Trip: Delivering "Our Bodies, Ourselves" and Sex Education Books to Rep. Todd Akin](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/delivering-our-bodies-ourselves-to-rep-todd-akin)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/delivering-our-bodies-ourselves-to-rep-todd-akin) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/delivering-our-bodies-ourselves-to-rep-todd-akin) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)