Enjoying Sex Theme 9

Sex shouldn’t just be about procreation—it should be about self-love and enjoyment! We need to teach our students to tap into all of the amazing, beautiful pleasures that their bodies can bring them in order to empower them to step up as advocates for their own sexual health. Sex can be complex and confusing at times—but loving ourselves shouldn’t be! We can teach this to our students through metaphor: There is so much pleasure in getting in a cool pool after a hot day, or snuggling into a cozy blanket when it’s raining outside. We should view sex in the same way, without shame or guilt, to find ways to satisfy what our bodies crave and need. Everybody has their own way of experiencing pleasure, and learning how you want to experience pleasure is one of the most important things you can do.