“If There’s One Benefit, You’re not Going to Get Pregnant”: the Sexual Mis education of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Individuals

This study situates non-heterosexual individuals at the center of the sex education discussion. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 10 self-identified lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) young adults between the ages of 19–25, this study explores what these indivi duals learn when it comes to sex education in school and in the home. The findings show that LGB young adults experience sex education, whether at home, school, or through their own searching, that is heterosexually centered, revolves around sex as being dangerous, and is often lacking the most basi c health and behavior information. Findings from my study indicate the importance of providing sexual information that covers a wide range of sexual orientations and behaviors as it benefits all teens, especially those who are not heterosexual. Implications for parents and schools regarding sex educ ation are discussed in addition to limitations and directions for future research.
Source: Sex Roles - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research