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Nohl answers Who first told you about sex?

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They were never really that good, although I do remember that that was the first time that I was told that oral sex was something you didn’t have down the phone.”

Nohl, 27

Sex facts

  • All schools are required to have a sex and relationship education policy which should be developed in consultation with parents. However, what is taught and to what age varies from school to school.
  • Parents and primary caregivers have the right to opt their child out of sex education.
  • 80% of parents report wanting schools to take responsibility for educating their children about the emotional aspects of sex.

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