As a person who does not identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community I do not know if I can provide the most comphrensive eduction on this topic.
There is undeniably a clear difference in CIS/HET sexual education and LGBTQ+ sex ed within all schools. Not just private, not just public or any other. There is a clear difference that excludes many students from a conversation that most often is designed to help them.
When speaking to members of the LGBTQ+ community almost all of them felt that their identies were excluded in their educations. They may have talked about pronouns and the fact that the LGBTQ+ community exists but they most often did not go further than that.
This exclusion of entire communities when discussing sexual health is detrimental to the mental health of students as it invalidates their identies and existance within their schools.
I think that this is a really great time to talk about advocating for yourself and understanding the resources that are aviable to you. As a individual you can conduct your own research, even though I have made it clear that you should NOT have to do so sadly most schools do not teach inclusive sexual health.
You can find information on anything and everything over the internet.
- Websites
- Blogs (like this one)
- Educational videos (Don’t go to porn, there are education videos out there that actually teach you about your body.)
- Posters
- Ads for in-person meetings regarding sex ed
Below I have linked two videos that I think will help further educate and help people within and outside of the LGBTQ+ community just what inclusive sex ed looks like.
I urdge every one of you to continue to ask questions and challange the intitutions that have taught you. By asking questions you are able to learn so much more about yourself, your community and so much more.
If you feel so inclined please consider donating to Planned Parenthood to help them educate our communities as well as providing healthcare.
Lets Talk About S** 