"Why do you teach young people about sex?"

Sex is such a vital part of who we are, and teens are at an age where they’re just starting to figure it all out.  Some of the choices you make now could stay with you for the rest of your life, which is why it’s important that they be well-informed and thought out.  Sex can be a wonderful, positive aspect of your life, and it can also lead to some serious consequences.  Whether you are sexually active right now or not, whether you’re comfortable with your sexuality or still trying to sort it all out, there’s lots to know and think about.  But there’s so much confusing information out there, it’s hard to figure out what’s true.  To add to the confusion, there are lots of people who don’t want you to have all the information – they’re scared that giving kids honest education about sex will make them more likely to do it (this doesn’t seem to be true, but lots of people think it is).   Other people say they’d be happy to talk to you about sexuality, but turn out to be too embarrassed.   But I’m not embarrassed, and I think that giving you all the facts can only make you safer and healthier.