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At the same time we also had the childbirth video, which has left me as a vegetarian for the rest of my life …”

Raj, 37

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.
  • 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.

Other people answering Who first told you about sex?

  • Video by Sarah

    “Um, yeah I believed them that that is what happened ... stupidly.”

    Sarah, 19

  • Video by Nohl

    “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

  • Video by Jackie

    “I can remember reading a book called The Secret Garden that were about two lesbians, my mother nearly had apoplexy...”

    Jackie, 51

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