Theory vs. Practise

“I felt very uncomfortable and nervous about pain I might feel if I had sex. They did not discuss the positive aspects or the fact that non-intercourse sex is still sex. I wish they had taught a broader understanding of sexual activity. I remember discussing STIs. They should have taught about consent at a younger age.”

Sunita*, Calgary Alberta

[I remember] the teacher slut shaming one of the girls.”

Uche*, Mississauga, Ontario

“Being shamed for having sex and being told if you get raped you won’t get pregnant cause god knows you don’t want that baby.”

Jamie*, Dieppe New Brunswick

“We were scared into thinking having sex will give you an STD or you’ll get pregnant and you’ll ruin your life.”

Zhāng*, Victoria British Columbia

“It was not provided in elementary beyond one 45 min class that was more based on sexual judgment than anything educational.”

Ryan*, St. Johns Newfoundland

*Pseudonyms are used

While it is important to discuss what is taught in Sex-Ed in Canada, it’s just as important, maybe even more important to examine what isn’t taught.

“What topics in Sex-Ed but you wish you learned?” were NOTcovered

Gender & Sexual Identity

Consent & Relationships

Pleasure

Female Sexual Health

Pros & Cons of Porn