The Importance of Access to comprehensive human sexuality education

Comprehensive human sexuality education programs have demonstrated success in reducing rates of sexual activity, sexual risk behaviors, STIs, and adolescent pregnancy and delaying sexual activity. Many systematic reviews of the literature have indicated that comprehensive sex education promotes healthy sexual behaviors:

  • Reduced sexual activity.
  • Reduced number of sexual partners.
  • Reduced frequency of unprotected sex.
  • Increased condom use.
  • Increased contraceptive use.