Sex karna: A new study from the

A new study from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP), and The Pleasure Project finds that approximately 1 in 20 people who discontinue contraception while still needing it – whether for pregnancy prevention or safer sex – do so because they perceive negative impacts on their sex lives. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) gives young people accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality and their sexual and reproductive health, which is critical for their health and survival. Drawing on current evidence, this issue of the Bulletin covers sexual health topics affecting people in all their diversity and across various life stages, including women from pre-menarche to post-menopause. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) plays a central role in the preparation of young people for a safe, productive, fulfilling life in a world where HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence (GBV) and gender inequality still pose serious risks to their well-being. However, despite clear and compelling evidence for the benefits of high-quality, curriculum-based CSE, few children and young people receive preparation for their lives ...