Did you know…
feeling horny vs. sexual arousal
Likely to be
good, fun &
pleasurable sex
Pressured, in
love, stressed,
too high
expectations
Morning glory,
sleep wetness/
erection,
phys.stimuli,
porn
Not good mood
for sex & body
isn’t ready
Why didn’t you know??
CSE in U.S.
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“Health”/Reproduction info
Warnings
Violence data (doom-laden)
Population & epidemic stats
• Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional,
mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality;
it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction
or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and
respectful approach to sexuality and sexual
relationships, as well as the possibility of having
pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of
coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual
health to be attained and maintained, the sexual
rights of all persons must be respected, protected
and fulfilled. (WHO, 2006a)
“Comprehensive” Sex Ed
• U.S. public opinion: CSE supported! (Herrman et al., 2013)
• What would it look like?
CSE Ideal?
• . . . a lifelong process of acquiring information
and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about
identity, relationships, and intimacy. It
encompasses sexual development, reproductive
health, interpersonal relationships, affection,
intimacy, body image, and gender roles.
Sexuality education addresses the biological,
sociological, psychological and spiritual
dimensions of sexuality from the cognitive
domain, the affective domain, and the behavioural
domain, including the skills to communicate
effectively and make responsible decisions.
(Haffner, 1990, p. 2)
Common to Countries that “work”
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curriculum
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curriculum
• Based in
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(absence of “interest” groups)
(no questions ignored)
• Youth 
(not neg/prob’s –
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– Tied to youth “economic self-sufficiency”
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of sex  emotionally healthy maturation
– Morality evaluated via
• Gov. supported:
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– Long-term campaigns
• TV, film, radio, billboard, pharmacies, doctors
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• Focus on
(vs. cultural)
Talking about __ leads to __
• Sex health & rights 
(poverty, sex/gender relations)
• Pleasure 
– http://thepleasureproject.org/
‘How do you know when you are ready?’
(pleasureproject.org)
Emotions: arousal, joy, interest, curiosity;
absence of neg’s;
nervous OK
Mind: “This is great!”
“This is just what I wanted – finally!”
“How good is this!”
“I want to stay in this moment!”
Your Body: longs to be touched;
organ swollen/wet;
may feel positive feelings (pounding, tingling, flowing, fluttering)