BATTLING

MISCONCEPTIONS
ON SEX
EDUCATION

Misconceptions on sex education is

evident within our country and this
results in ignorance of sexual and
One of the misconceptions on sex
reproductive health topics among
education is the belief that it will lead
Filipino youth. Hence, we are
to more sex. Where in fact, research
concerned with the implementation of
has shown that students with acquired
quality sex education that enables us
quality sex education will feel more
to address subsequent societal issues
informed, make safer choices, have
within the country. healthier outcomes, fewer unplanned
pregnancies and more protection
against sexually transmitted diseases.

We must eliminate misconceptions

about sex education for our society to
advance. Society needs to provide the
youth with reliable, science-based and
age-appropriate information they need
to live healthy lives, establish healthy
relationships and make them prepared
to do informed life decision

As members of the youth population we shall take

!!
part in dismantling barriers to cohesive sex
education. We can visit our local school board
and collaborate with our friends or other
advocates to find out the status of sex education
in our school and demand better sex education
WHA policies and programs.