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Please don’t celebrate me: Nothing hurts more

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The Netflix series Sex Education shows that whether you’re celebrating or vilifying “the Other”, it’s all part of the same subjugation
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South Africa’s teen moms are on their own

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State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood
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Romeo and Juliet are sexting: Will SA’s new sex-ed prepare kids for life and love?

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From “sinister sexual behaviours” to “lies” and efforts to “manufacture ignorance”, Joan van Dyk looks at the high-stakes sex-ed fight
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Safely embrace  ‘hoe is life’

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Queer people had only the heterosexual space for early lessons in sexual identity
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Should you really be talking to your 10-year-old child about sex?

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By the age of 10, children’s ideas about gender, relationships and violence are largely set in stone.
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Sex education fails Kenya’s pupils

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The country has a comprehensive teaching programme but it is poorly implemented
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Let’s really talk about sex, baby: Improving sexuality education for children

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Sexuality education forms part of the Life Orientation curriculum in South African schools to help learners navigate the challenges of growing up
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Tanzania: 22.8% of teen girls are mothers

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Many children between the ages of nine and 12 have had sex. The average woman has about five children.
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Let’s talk about sex, ethically

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Sex education is often limited to blistering genitals and contraception. But what about the ethics of sex? Michelle Solomon argues for its inclusion.
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What do the kids have to say?

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The M&G interviewed children between the ages of 10 and 17 to find out how music, TV and social media shapes their approach to relationships and sex.
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Young women told: ‘If a man touches you, you’ll get pregnant’

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Unintended pregnancies and abortions in Nigeria could be reduced if myths are dispelled and young women have the right information.
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Contraception at schools on Gauteng’s agenda

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Gender activists have welcomed talks between two departments about ways to reduce teenage pregnancies, but no decision has yet been taken.
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Health project helps sex workers – but rogue cops a problem

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The Aids council’s programme is a "big step in the right direction", but abuse by police still needs to be tackled, says an HIV specialist.
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Sex fallacies must be laid to rest

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The school curriculum doesn't cover having 'good' sex, so the youth consult their phones.
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It’s no breeze to explain birds ‘n bees

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The HPV vaccine roll-out is prompting parents to rethink how they talk to children about sex.
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