Sexual Awareness In Sexual Education

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I 've always considered sex to be a rather "Touchy" subject and asking questions about said subject can be quite embarrassing. Some may find themselves unaware of certain aspects of sexual education, but are afraid to ask for information. Perhaps, this is due to the fear of people laughing at them or stating "Everyone knows that". Inevitably so, feeling like an outcast due to your lack of information can be hard, I would know. I was what you may call a "Late Bloomer" as it relates to knowing about sex. I mean, how can you expect me to know what a condom is in the fifth grade? Whatever the case, it 's never too late to learn something new. Everyone learns at different paces and in different environments. Not everyone received the awkward "Birds …show more content…
However , I do get points for creativity, right? Determining your level of sexual unawareness is vitally important. It details what you may need to know and the questions you may need to ask. How much do you actually know about sex? Do you know nothing at all or just the basics? Perhaps, you know all there is to know, but still have several questions. Coming to terms with your level of sexual unawareness can serve as a positive guide along the way. You could even resort to an old middle school tactic, a “KWL” chart. Make a chart, and write down some things that you already know, things you want to know, and after asking the necessary questions, what you have learned.

What is there to know?

You may be asking yourself this in a vain attempt to avoid asking questions. Don’t worry, I’ve done this also. I actually tried coming up with every possible explanation as to what a condom could have been, to no avail might I add. There are plenty of facts associated with sexual education. However, I would suggest starting with the most important such as:

What is contraception and how many differents forms are there?
What are risks of sexual intercourse without contraception?
What is abstinence?
How do I determine when I am ready to have sex?
What role does a menstrual cycle play in sexual

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