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WARNING: This site features very frank and occasionally explicit accounts of personal experiences of sex — parental guidance is recommended

Alex answers Who first told you about sex?

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I come from a strict Chinese Christian family. Sex is absolutely taboo in the house, you can’t mention the word sex without making my parents angry.”

Alex, 32

Sex facts

  • Nearly 20% of parents do not discuss sex with their children.
  • 80% of parents report wanting schools to take responsibility for educating their children about the emotional aspects of sex.

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