kids need to be taught that they shouldn't be ashamed to masturbate--especially girls.
Should masturbation be added to highschool health/sex textbooks and be covereed in class at least superficially?
04/15/2011
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I agree.....esp since some might not know what to use such as lubes or objects (I knew someone in my high school who had to get a hot dog surgically removed--yeah).
Originally posted by
sassyNsensual
kids need to be taught that they shouldn't be ashamed to masturbate--especially girls.
04/15/2011
I'm not sure it should be covered in detail however society as a whole, education especially included, needs to not put shame towards masturbation or sexual desires.
04/17/2011
Yes because not everyone is encouraged to explore their body and school could be a place to say it's ok. But, I do think it would be difficult to know how and to get support to do it.
04/17/2011
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yes especially for girls
Originally posted by
callsignhusker
I've been thinking about this for awhile... Under the Clinton administration the surgeon general actually advocated for this kind of inclusive education. She was female too which is neat.
04/22/2011
I agree it's about taking the shame away from it.
04/22/2011
Yeah why not. At least it would eliminate stupid thoughts that it's bad.
04/23/2011
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I agree.
Originally posted by
sassyNsensual
kids need to be taught that they shouldn't be ashamed to masturbate--especially girls.
With so many different opinions about masturbation, including religious views, it's very difficult to even mention masturbation in school. However, for the mental health of everyone, students should be taught that masturbation is natural and healthy.
04/23/2011
i think it absolutely should be, it's an important part of sexuality.
04/24/2011
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Bahaha! Oh my! That was the best thing I've read all week! Perfect! You're right. Why don't we spend money teaching these kids how to read before we go teaching them how to touch their privates! WHOA!
Originally posted by
Bunnycups
There are kids in high school who can't even read. America spends more money on education than any other country and has the lowest test scores. Masturbation should not be taught in schools.
Hmm.. let me weigh this one out. Do I want my children to know how to read by the time their in 8th grade or would I rather them learn how to play with themselves? ! ! ! !
04/24/2011
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Me personally I'd want an education system that teaches my children what a "false dichotomy" is before their old enough to visit adult forums.
Originally posted by
K101
Bahaha! Oh my! That was the best thing I've read all week! Perfect! You're right. Why don't we spend money teaching these kids how to read before we go teaching them how to touch their privates! WHOA!
Hmm.. let me weigh ... more
Hmm.. let me weigh ... more
Bahaha! Oh my! That was the best thing I've read all week! Perfect! You're right. Why don't we spend money teaching these kids how to read before we go teaching them how to touch their privates! WHOA!
Hmm.. let me weigh this one out. Do I want my children to know how to read by the time their in 8th grade or would I rather them learn how to play with themselves? ! ! ! ! less
Hmm.. let me weigh this one out. Do I want my children to know how to read by the time their in 8th grade or would I rather them learn how to play with themselves? ! ! ! ! less
04/24/2011
I don't think much needs to be taught, but it may prove useful to take the time to dispel some myths about masturbation.
08/19/2011
Should be covered at home. Need to focus on accurate anatomy and physiology. The values of the parents can be maintained.
08/19/2011
yeah
08/19/2011
Since today's parents seem to have abdicated the ability and the responcibility of raising their children to everyone else, then teaching all forms of sex education may need to taught in school. Most of todays children don't receive education at home beginning in nursery or pre-school and continuing through high school, college, and into adult life. Of course the parents make a big deal of the "morals" that are taught to their children, even though they don't want to teach them. It seems a bit strange that they get upset about what is taught, when they don't take a real interest in their children's education by being involved in it.
As to the exact point of masturbation, it is just a part of sex and growing up, so why not discuss it, even if, as has already been mentioned, to remove many of the myths involved with it.
As to the exact point of masturbation, it is just a part of sex and growing up, so why not discuss it, even if, as has already been mentioned, to remove many of the myths involved with it.
08/19/2011
Now, I don't think extensive techniques should be discussed, kids can figure that out on their own, but I think it DOES need to be in the classroom. More details on girls should be taught than boys, as they're pretty self-explanatory, but how much is taught about the g-spot or squirting? Maybe something about the p-spot to dissuade the notion that anal sex is wrong. Most of all, I think it needs to be taught that masturbation isn't wrong, it's nothing to be ashamed of and girls are free to do it as much as guys are. Masturbation needs to be spoken about in a positive manner.
Also, the argument that kids in the 8th grade can't read, so masturbation shouldn't be taught is...an extremely stupid one. If you're so damn concerned that your kids can't read by the time they're in the 8th grade, why don't you, the parent, do something about that? The fact that you let your child be that illiterate shows you don't much care what they're taught about in the first place.
Also, the argument that kids in the 8th grade can't read, so masturbation shouldn't be taught is...an extremely stupid one. If you're so damn concerned that your kids can't read by the time they're in the 8th grade, why don't you, the parent, do something about that? The fact that you let your child be that illiterate shows you don't much care what they're taught about in the first place.
08/24/2011
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Exactly!
Originally posted by
Solar Ray
It's certainly a form of sexual stimulation and arguably the safest so why not educate kids that it's a natural act.
09/30/2011
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This would lead to alot less sexual conclusions.
Originally posted by
callsignhusker
I've been thinking about this for awhile... Under the Clinton administration the surgeon general actually advocated for this kind of inclusive education. She was female too which is neat.
10/01/2011
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I feel this is an item that has been left out of Sexual education far to long.
Originally posted by
callsignhusker
I've been thinking about this for awhile... Under the Clinton administration the surgeon general actually advocated for this kind of inclusive education. She was female too which is neat.
10/01/2011
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Definitely mention it at least. There are people who won't masturbate because they feel they're freaks for fucking themselves. It should at least be advocated along with safe sex education. It's a real, safe sex practice, so I don't see why it shouldn't be mentioned.
Originally posted by
callsignhusker
I've been thinking about this for awhile... Under the Clinton administration the surgeon general actually advocated for this kind of inclusive education. She was female too which is neat.
10/03/2011
I would vote yes especially for girls b/c they're having sex sooner and sooner and if they find out how they can please themselves without the help of a boyfriend then maybe that would help with some of the unwanted teenage pregnancies.
10/05/2011
I don't think it needs to be spelled out with tutorials or anything, but I definitely think it should be addressed. It's an important part of a healthy sexual life.
10/25/2011
I don't think it would be well received by students to have 'tutorial style' teachings in class, however pamphlets passed out as part of a homework assignment (I mean multiple choice not 'hands on' ) might be useful to those who are too embarrassed to talk about it in front of others. That way the student must take the pamphlet home. In class teachings should probably be limited to: it's normal, everyone does it, not everyone starts at the same age, don't hurt yourself.
10/25/2011
Yes, I think they should address it, if only to dispel major myths about masturbation, and tell them it's natural to want to explore your own body. There is nothing wrong with you if you feel sexual urges, and masturbation is a healthy release of sexual energy. Masturbation is also safe sex, no risk of STDs or pregnancy. They obviously don't need to "teach" masturbation, but it would be good to give kids the facts that they might not get from their parents or their friends. It's not as if in sex ed they give "tutorials" on how to have sex, so I wouldn't expect them to tell kids how to masturbate either.
10/26/2011
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I agree
Originally posted by
Waterfall
I think it should be mentioned. Especially because there are so many people who do not think it is "ok" to do. I think if it was at least talked about then this could fix the misconceptions.
10/26/2011
It should be covered briefly in a 'this is normal, healthy, and natural' sort of way. And to dispel silly misconceptions about it.
10/31/2011
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I think that the sex education is spotty at best, at least where I live.
Originally posted by
callsignhusker
I've been thinking about this for awhile... Under the Clinton administration the surgeon general actually advocated for this kind of inclusive education. She was female too which is neat.
More information, aside from textbook, would benefit everyone.
11/02/2011
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I think you can remove the religion aspect of the equation because most of the devoutly religous people I have known/gone to school with opted out of attending sex ed all together. I think they should teach sex ed by subject matter and give the parents the option to opt out of which ever subject they would prefer to teach/discuss at home.
Originally posted by
markeagleone
This subject is a touchy one. I think going this far could and would have a lot of people in an uproar. It goes above and beyond what government has a right to due. Teaching such a thing would surely violate moral(church) members and also parents
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This subject is a touchy one. I think going this far could and would have a lot of people in an uproar. It goes above and beyond what government has a right to due. Teaching such a thing would surely violate moral(church) members and also parents rights. I have raised kids, and if they had questions, I was always open to them. But I can tell you, if some teacher decided to take that from me and push it down my childs mouth, hell would come to earth. I understand birth control, ect.,but that is a private, intimate aspect about the child. I don't mind the teaching of the human body, preventions of unwanted pregnancy, but the thought of such a thing removes parents right, rights of the childs religion and represents that the government is willing to infringe on individuals right.
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I feel the same as many of you. Until I became an adult I thought masturbation was not something girls did. So the fact that I did made me feel like I was doing something wrong. I think teaching/discussing it would be a huge step in getting rid of that kind of thinking.
11/03/2011
People should be taught about themselves. Especially in a society where it's taboo to even THINK about yourself out in the open. This would be wonderful
11/04/2011
I think the subject should be briefly touched upon. It would remove some of the discomfot of issues related to it for some teens, and help dispel some of the old-fashioned ideas about it being bad or wrong.
11/04/2011