Teaching Sex

Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?

A policy push involving teacher training could bring about a shift in how educational institutes perceive stigmatised issues.

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Consent given by a girl aged below 18 is not regarded valid and sexual intercourse with her amounts to rape.

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· Nov 07, 2022 · 03:16 pm
Online sex education: Women YouTubers are redefining the conversation around rape and consent

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Can pornography be made gender sensitive and sex education be pleasurable?

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A sex-ed video class starring children and meant for... well, everyone

On what our bodies are made of and other such tales.

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· Feb 11, 2016 · 09:55 am

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