Sex Guide

Sex is taboo. That's been told and hinted ad nauseum since school days. Talking or discussing sexual issues have been insurmountable barriers in conservative communities and families. Add to that a total lack of proper sex education in schools and colleges, and there you have a whole crop of gross misconceptions about sex, and irrational fears and apprehensions emanating from it. There are instances where such fears and misconceptions even lead to serious psychological problems that end up affecting one's sexual health. Needless to say, all this only contributes to discomfort in mingling with the opposite gender.
Read on to understand sex as a subject in details and also clear the myths and misconceptions regarding it.

Importance of Sex Education and Sex Guidance
Sex education refers to a detailed study of sex as a subject. Understanding human sexual anatomy, reproductive health, sexual intercourse, contraception and reproductive rights and responsibilities etc. are some of the streams that are covered under sex education. It is important to impart comprehensive sex education or sex guidance to teenagers and young minds so as to equip them with authentic information and actual facts about sex. Proper sex health education enables youngsters to safeguard themselves against sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies etc.

What Should One Know About Sex
Complete sex knowledge includes a number of topics that can be segregated under three major as under:

Sexual Development and Reproduction
An individual should know all about the physical and emotional changes related to puberty and biological reproduction. Concrete knowledge about fertilization, conception and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is also important.

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