--- title: What LGBTQIA+ Sex Ed Should Look Like date: 2020-06-16T03:00:00-04:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-lgbtqia-sex-ed-should-look-like" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# What LGBTQIA+ Sex Ed Should Look Like Combining interviews with experts and stories from regular people, this piece discusses the importance of sex education that is truly LGBTQIA+, not merely inclusive. It addresses information on barrier methods, a range of sexualities and gender identities, the fluidity of sex and gender, the vast diversity of ways people can be sexual, and more. > Any education that says 'this is how things always are and always will be' teaches shame, Alves said. Sexuality and gender identity are fluid, so rather than be prescriptive in what we teach young people, we should teach that it’s okay and expected to explore who you are a little bit. It’s also normal for those things to shift, which doesn’t invalidate any part of your past, present, or future identity. [Read the full article ](https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2020/06/16/what-lgbtq-positive-sex-ed-should-look-like/) SOURCE: Rewire News Group • AUTHOR: Cassandra Corrado • LAST UPDATED: June 16, 2020 ![Pexels cottonbro black woman holding vibrators scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) cottonbro/Pexels ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ sexualities, gender, and relationships](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/sexualities-gender-relationships) - [ sex education](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/sex-education) - [LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/lgbtqia-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-intersex-and-asexual) - [sex education](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sex-education) - [sex positivity](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sex-positivity) - [sexual identities](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-identities) - [youth](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/youth) - [gender identity](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/gender-identity) ![](/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();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## LGBTQIA+ Safer Sex Guide An in-depth, current, and inclusive walk-through of current safer sex practices, including PrEP information, for people of all ages. ![Reproductive health supplies coalition l YR44 O Xw MA4 unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) An in-depth, current, and inclusive walk-through of current safer sex practices, including PrEP information, for people of all ages.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lgbtqia-safer-sex-guide) [ResourcesRead ## Safer Sex Between People with Pussies This article talks frankly about how people with pussies can protect themselves before, during, and after sex with each other. ![Illustration by Laura Arredondo. A sketch of two nude people, one with breasts and a vulva, are kissing. The person behind has their hand on the other person's vulva.](data:image/png;base64,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) This article talks frankly about how people with pussies can protect themselves before, during, and after sex with each other.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/safer-sex-between-people-with-pussies) [ResourcesWatch ## Sexplanations with Lindsey Doe A video by Dr. Lindsey Doe, encouraging us to think about our own sexual accelerators and sexual brakes. ![IMG_8330](data:image/png;base64,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) A video by Dr. Lindsey Doe, encouraging us to think about our own sexual accelerators and sexual brakes.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sexplanations-with-lindsey-doe) [ResourcesRead ## Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. ![pexels-centre-for-ageing-better-11674389](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEeElEQVRIiXVWzbK1NgyTDV/f/7266bpv0UXbQ2xJXTjh3v4xGYbDAclSROL49ZefAdiWJEuiJIkWLcIKK6CEE85AAgGEDUCS5Kaq+bSe6k/xU/0pPsVFtZQAbBj/e/g/fhjz2vfbPjcNnJONez82t7wHfFjtgM9bQMB2YD8zGPO39zVka+7Ktm+9xF/D57Uj7eDZiC8OW7ZgQbJtybItax+WdPtb7fLfLiC8imw75mrr3Yj/GBQlSqRaaurma5k2rgwfnaFDsA0Y7C1nEGfw+2g12a2WbupYpP3OET5FOuycK8CwgJjYGZJFv6Bsdaub3aw5858EkGDaMmTIYcPS/AcDzp0ZWJZMbWi+0MVqVnF1F3U3sQvyLtzCRCGkkMLK8QvWDujOD+VvtbNLXexiVdeq1Szpbg0+LMA2bQlnhJQTFAtwnEzDlvGaPrhdXdWreq16qp/qEu/izuk2ndsccJc/ro1FYRuIyYK2gm6ewk/tq9eqp2tRd9M7eXqt10aXYtYMcyxKbxGT/WPRtqVX1+qNvtZT/ZB3tY9H3s5QkIJKMUSbEHfIgDjfuWTS/SpYU37XqvWsZ61P1UPei2dx+OZ7kEFKTNFqjAI7RsEppqlD0H3Qa9UajqqHfVfr1Rx/Jxh0q3ck7cAhGKk0yW726l7d1VVVq2qttdaz1ucQ7JJCghhikEmmOtWX2uJl2Q7jJaBAma35rrq6q3r1K6HWWl0vwYEWgwwx2clB78u0dFmHIGxQIN1D0P3GaE/FWrU+1XVXcwhCPOX3oKfaqqOAttMIxztfvRWMTbNQlKpUi/2oH9W6qwk7LJihDnZoCCpZVnlcsi5bnoUovOfL2gSlGSxxmct83B/zubt6W2QOehz0S+XhMPO7AoQV8kyyRJpttlRWQQWt0JP6pD53dwOAx58hqF3+VlB2X6LhNBKBiatiVlOJB7qhgiu80s+Fz40/huCd5A7Wa5G4pCUtq20lfBlCBBIOOTjpnTS74QpUojLqjnXHnz/F718EocbMASu5kpVa5rIX1DYv2Ig8BHs3ki3BBTTQgU7UHXXn+nF94N9ufinoUIF1LFqpMh+7oJqN7gKMDGQgZwvd+zwaqIzO6My+su5cP11/BJ5bXWcOGodAw6FlLWvBZQthIByZSCCB1O48NLVHdEZf2ffVP65l/x6Bm/xSADZUsTnWxQUt6AEKUMCIMNJxRVzYImwoghHMYGZf2Xf2j7uMCuE2+2xWDRbYIyJYfhWgAoyxJy7gSlzANd81wkBHdERn8rp4qW+XgRRuHQVWg211qMEKlVnQgp9wRTDgQEZcyBtQhICcZmwrSF6pK3VflNtABG6L00NBbRFsc+I0n0yFi14RnQEqI+94W73JFIxghCKUyWtoLv6bQLvhFaEO7WmXK7BkKpHI3fMFpvZpYgY9UiFnOtOXaQOB29qrqf22RJx9WOpQy51oR8twXAISaUTMBCAAjGMBRyjCmUo7DRj36WBP62B5usbdfMngDOytL316ysCmCBjhCEfgPWfAwF8/+dlDkZzctgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/10-things-lgbt-heart-disease) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Sex Ed in School SA describes her experience learning about sex and relationships while growing up and in college. ![Steph](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFMklEQVRIiV1W25LcthE9pwHO7krrvOX/fyCPLv9MqlyuRE5ZUhRrd2dJAH3LA0jOyKguDIdDnkujGxj+/Ms/AAAEkMkEMhCR7mHmpqpdtbextb6uY30f67tuq/eWrmSWZbk8PV4+Pj8+Pz/+9NPjx+eHDx8uTx+Wh4d6WaRUOdEBnp/z4jb9OO5vkQBJ3t3l+R4BVHJHTYBJAHk+R3B/nripuAPhLob3A8cMkqyk/EUZb2/ydMHD4fFrghCSQgq5T7y7EgpJqULu8oGcmJGTHYeQgw3H9xQiJUkKcVIIReSYRYRFKJVSsKODycgkSQYpZOxucR8pRE4mgcgEZpH7UUQKRURKFdlTlMkkJBLMpJATBMcMIolpLoWJg6AcyssN/XZRRcpBgEyEJJGSEferdqaeSaQgwYRAiDI5Cg/YciSnTB/3DpAJ7A7yvvZ2+ZlECjOYO9ORn3vZE3dfDP5IEAFKMuOstqMgJ00ykxlECBNI4TQxS+lYYf6wDDtBJgCIJAK5F88uHJlAMgOZRABBJBBkkikC3nzs2GfxCqUKZTZXImMHPZKTZyQykYEMZhAOTB9CYlbqXxuNJAXk2cl7NxN5+37iRmTGvED6PjMx6+rWHzz6kWecBIkk5zax28nMzIyMyIj0yPAZSEM6kES5s3nK2rXN23JLxYE+gZEnbqR7hod7uqVbhmUY0jMdGUAcXvfIOFAy6w/QkTMVGREe6R5nmIVZ+AxFWCaylEzPiN1oRsR0HhHBCIA1MwAgJu0NekqO/VgwNw1TNw0bYYoYKGSUcI9zeER4uLu7uFMciYqIBHKK8MhTuO0njut9DNcR2pE9UyhlevJ92I5uTrGkiGSNiD3vceZklzzRTdV12Bg2uo3uo4c2oEsIpNBV3IqZu7qZqUlVKUqRBKVETfe9XDzcY6oOVVe1MWNoHza69q6ted9SV6BJrZBKHaJaTIuamIoO1gtkJKQEWEp1MyAjMjzC3c1c1XbJw3q33q03bU3bpm3zdg17IVZZHlIK6hMvXcaQy+AYrAOlJyXAEiFSapgmkLHnxtVsqB/oU/VobWzbWFddr96+h/2bhDiCC+pH9s6ls3fUjnIBa0AiUKpTSnXTzJPAbJjr0NGtN+1N2za2Tdd1vK/j/arXP237VxpQUB4R/JL1GfUjlsbaUC7gkhBPuIdUFSnVVWfDurup2VDrU3vT1nTbdFv7+zqub/31+3j9za8IBRfIMxZsUV5QP2Z9QnlIWZIlQI80s1IXSqmu43DgrnYkZ6KvY1vH+/u4vvWXl/btk/7HbcPcE+XvcCLKp6x/y/KU5RJSA+KJ6l5UfyCICDc31SP1Tdum26br2q/X/vLS/vtH+/V1AIadoHyFEV4Q9VuWp5BLoETSI6t5qSqlUmRPUUS4mQ+z0a13a822Tbd1vF/H62v/9rX/+kcDOqAnAbB8QVwQy+coz8FlyjePqlrqRWoVynSwE5jO+mm2O3jX69v4/uf4528NmDHuCC5AfEI8IMvvKZeAeKSb18sodZFSSZlVlOExO8C1286x6brq9U2//t6BDjRgBWaWCCxHuuIzcmkpXwL0CHer+nAjCLdJEHM7Uw0dPrr35m21t+/6+VWBATRgAxqggAAL4HMfvoIvQP2WUiMjXH15LPUipUwCR+a5C4VbzK1iDG+bvf3PAAPGYeIdGACBx/lfDRCAn8FHoH4GgPBwLfUiUiilZgTmThf7mRUxDxYNG3H9HoADDhjQgRVYsZ9kBVhmrgK2oTzCyldSgEBolkqW/wO8u2xJ1so7/AAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) SA describes her experience learning about sex and relationships while growing up and in college.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-sex-ed-in-school) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with the Stigmatization of Sexuality SA shares how gaps in her sex education curriculum growing up failed to prepare her for sex. She discusses her desire for sex-positive sex education. ![Steph](data:image/png;base64,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) SA shares how gaps in her sex education curriculum growing up failed to prepare her for sex. She discusses her desire for sex-positive sex education.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-the-stigmatization-of-sexuality) [ResourcesRead ## Finding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders. ![Georg arthur pflueger elder care unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-guide-to-finding-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-long-term-care-community) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Understanding My Own Sexuality MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others. ![My Story- Understanding My Own Sexuality](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEKUlEQVRIiX2WW44sOxFF1wq7WkeXYTMEvhklAm51pWPzYWdVH4EoWe5UKjv2Ix62f/3b34Gk6Svrynrl+s71zPXkemY9ub7pF71IBB1VwzGrHjVmzVljVg3HqKqqsrRUAHXy/34h/+vl2e6HEPDnP2QHJ8kBEMJG/S0GJAkJifm8MSHvX5tKd5RAQ33ozA30I+7BI3Q2wQOQNBEDHTo2duxYbRfuHQWzTZJZ/LTBW31uriFJh27SBAwh2FSxgo0FHSRJqbZ6XJuCmvgByY0RdvR0szZAMEjHGjaCIsGBidVY7qAboHYu3KSOCkO2OZ2k6U4vehFCW6mmg5HGJmNbVZRWHdy3RWBga9hKPQoO96yVteiVjojp2ikg45MIqqzaks5+FJDEvl/u6CeXSbrTG+OiW9Sl08KOK4zpCqOw+AGQj4LD+R18Y/8Wva+L9aI7QYpqK652hNVUU7VX7qQggVlCzJ30bPhTmk03N/1cL3rRQGlbTbXVjLkBUhUrGu8m+ijIye9ulB8YSa/0Aci66EDJRT2sphbVqUWNVLXGnVF3F80hJ8OS/fcHA9KkN0CvF9cr3UQZuKhFPaiVmnF0VbSx7+jHopwxlkikYO283A2cXukr65X1ZK30HgErLqqplVrtaKsPAH2X+ga4FUgbTR0Rgd1fK7nS31nPXC8aMtovXFTHR9eKo62ljQsaeivQGGKyQ7Nl5G3mmTxZySv9Z/qZbnrCFVdcqRVnO5fV1oKFnY2RWbv1OyUxLcqJfu/QsOAKz+Qf6St5kD92s3US13K1Y+FZoW+LEqhbgZUy1gcD90DruOJ3fAay8c4op+mk29FUY2/V0MciaFN23xgato5d2QUVqqlXihQ04Qr/jBUq3CVBbcn3nvmu2p3b8jzvuHsxwth779zltM43vOIDRs6Azn3c7G5magPad9zerE9XbpihA4fMOh3S7+PxWHKInmURYmBaIe/Q/YN+HDhg4MBZrGEe5t/xAIhhSEVFVar2iYH7GJ7aIR8FP3y32MTPmoN8wbDWreAXTB0ycBTb0AIL+w0Ap07wzC8//rjpu4YZ8qV/Sf2LjvmCX/CFs5xh4PScOLXP0eDEll2jfUahUTj0qUO/zDQP/WUVnTDNF37BA6dOmW1JxbdRTGhEe9f7qbrf0qujnGWGeWhbRUMKHvoID50445TihNg0mZp9Sdhp4L9q9GD0sOcB6CIhAwYn+gNHnNwA+Fbg+67wmQ16ACgoHUWXvZP5sGsfOzBg4tx15im7YlsM6Nxdlvf48+6Y3cyldTLnKDMkaApTMHDuQnoXHL4BROae23LTvzH0fHkusyVVjLFb2LwVFKfUSuu9nxN+K7gxOM83/ffSLUK7qNo3g/B28BP6g3HukMxzc3x7cg7m+yZ5tNwXGtWPiW4T7/fW+XJv+5v/AGMSi45978GcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-understanding-my-own-sexuality)