- Difficult topic to discuss openly for both youth
and adults
- Includes a wide range of issues, such as peer pressure,
sexual identity, sexual orientation, sexual capability,
sexual coercion
- Helps youth understand and express their feelings
- Promotes responsible sexual behavior, helps prevent
unintended pregnancy and STIs
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Sexuality is a difficult topic to discuss openly for most youth
and adults, including family planning providers, family members,
teachers, counselors and religious leaders. The more those working
with youth can understand and be comfortable with their own
sexuality, the better they can discuss this topic.
Youth are just beginning to learn about sexuality and may be
embarrassed or hesitant to talk about it. They may be dealing
with a wide range of issues related to their sexuality, some
of which can be very sensitive, such as peer pressure, sexual
identity, sexual orientation, sexual capability or sexual coercion.
By using good communication skills, providers can offer youth
the opportunity to express and understand their feelings about
this complex subject. This in turn can result in healthy sexuality
and more responsible sexual behavior, which can prevent unintended
pregnancy and STIs.
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