Sex education in the United States

Sex education is a class that teaches children and teenagers about their bodies, how they work, and how they can stay healthy and safe when they become sexually active. In the United States, different states and schools have different rules about how and when to teach sex education. Some schools teach it to children as young as six years old, while other schools don't teach it at all.

In sex education, you learn about the parts of your body that are private, like your vagina or penis, and how they work. You learn about how babies are made, how to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how birth control works. You also learn about different types of relationships, including romantic, platonic, and sexually intimate, and how to make good choices in them.

Some people don't like sex education because they think it's inappropriate or teaches children to have sex. But that's not true! Sex education is designed to help you make informed decisions about your body and your relationships. It also helps you protect yourself and your partners from STIs and unintended pregnancy.