The Sexuality Education you wish you had – By Dr Caroline Kelleher, lecturer in the Department of Health Psychology in RCSI and contributor to Debunking the Myths full article available on Stellar.ie In this article Dr Kelleher expresses her criticisms of traditional sexuality education, which often focuses on biology and risk avoidance, as well as being...
The Sexuality Education You Wish You Had
November 29, 2024by debunkingthemyths.ie
The Sexuality Education you wish you had – By Dr Caroline Kelleher, lecturer in the Department of Health Psychology in RCSI and contributor to Debunking the Myths full article available on Stellar.ie
In this article Dr Kelleher expresses her criticisms of traditional sexuality education, which often focuses on biology and risk avoidance, as well as being fear based. She talks about how this form of sexuality education can neglect crucial aspects of sexuality like pleasure, consent, and healthy relationships.
Through her unique method of teaching Caroline frequently champions a respect for boundaries and bodily autonomy in young people while calling on parents, educators, and communities to work together to improve sex education.
The article ultimately advocates for a more holistic approach to sexuality education, one that equips young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate their sexual lives with confidence and respect.
