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 Teaching about sex education is a really important task to do which many countries fail to master. It is obvious that sex education differs from country to country but in some its flaws can cause real harm. Here is how sex education looks around the world. Belgium-Belgians are really relaxed when it comes to talking about sex. A site ,,Alles Over Sex" (All about sex) created by a sex health organisation, used to teach 15-year-olds but now they recommend 7-year-olds to take a look at their page. It is taken by some as disturbing and controversial though. China-Sex education in China nearly doesn’t exists. This has led to alarming rising rates of abortion ans STDs. Uneducated teenagers enter the adulthood with no sex knowledge. Some schools tried to change it by using sex education textbooks but were very quickly removed because of the parents' uproar. India-as well as in China sex education isn't compulsory in India which leads to very disturbing statistics. Over 53% of ch

Opinios about teaching sex education in schools are divided. While the Centres for Disease Control recommends teaching about comprehensive sex education in schools, others remain unconvinced. Many students, even when schools require a sex education class, learn only about reproduction or the consequences of sex or relationships. They should be taught about contraceptives and safe sex in general. The school teach only the biological aspects of sex rather than the results of teen pregnancy, teen dating violence, the benefits of abstinence and personal health. The reason why true sex education is avoided may be stigmatised nature, religion or old-fashion thinking. The only exception to sex education requirements are private schools especially religious ones. Also for certain kinds of sex education parent can request their child not to attend the class. But some students as well claim that their parents, not school, should decide about their kids attending sex education class, because they

 When sex education isn't properly taught whether at school or at home, teenagers reach for knowledge in the internet. This leads to huge disinformation and distorts the image of sex. 80% of the worldwide population is online which makes adult content freely accessible. As we all know porn doesn't reflect how sex really looks like but it was made for mostly men pleasure. Emily Rothman, which is a Professor of Community Health Sciences, led a study of 72 teens in age 15-17. It turned out that pornography is their number one source of information about sex. This may lead to development of harmful attitudes towards sex or abusive behaviours towards woman. The best way to defend young people against negative influence of pornography is to equip them with comprehensive, factual and sex-positive education. If they had enough knowledge about sex when they first come across any pornographic material, they would be resistant to its worst influences.  At least 16 countries control online

 Communication with your partner about sexual intercourses is one of the most crucial factor for safe and satisfying sex. But still we are often too scared to talk about sex and end up feeling either uncomfortable or dissatisfied. Why is it so hard to talk about sex?  Research shows that talking about sex can cause sharing private aspects of yourself or feeling negative emotions such as shame or embarrassment. Fears of rejection or hurting your partner by saying what you like in the bedroom whether you would like to try something new, also makes it hard to speak your feelings. Talking during sex is also a really important matter. Many may think that it would ,ruin the moment' but this just makes you able to experience more pleasure. There is also such thing as nonverbal communication such as moving a hand, slowing down or speeding up. This type of communication will not interfere with enjoyment or of sensuous contact. By my own experience i know that trouble with talking about sex

 Many people, especially in Poland, take sexual education as a taboo subject. The sexual education knowledge is on a really low and concerning level but no wonder, if young people’s parents do not often want to have a serious talk about it. But why is sexual education so important?  Many young people receive confusing information about relationships and sex while making a transition from a child to an adult. The lack of knowledge about age- and developmentally-appropriate sexual and relationship education may lead to dangerous sexual behaviours. There are evidence on how sexual education has many advantages in lives of young adults. The first and most important one is that it increases young people's knowledge and improves their real attitude to sexual and reproductive health behaviours. The next one (which about many parents are concerned) says that sexual education (in or out of schools) does not increase sexual activity and the rate of risky behaviours causing STDs. Quite the co

  The Dutch government stated that they will pay for woman from Poland to obtain abortions. The near-total ban on abortion in Poland caused many women their lifes. The money will come from a found that is supporting other vulnerable groups abroad (mostly ,,third world countries”) and it will provide a safe access to getting an abortion. The decision was made after an enormous case about a woman called Izabela who lost her life due to a near-total abortion ban. She died in a hospital after the decision of doctors that they will wait until the foetus dies itself before they are going to remove it.   Abortion in the Netherlands is permitted on demand up to the 22nd week of pregnancy gowith costs ranging between €480 and €930. The Dutch government wants Polish woman to know that they are safe in the Netherlands and they do not have to worry about the big costs of abortion.   I think that what the Netherlands is doing is really important not only for the woman in our country but also for th