Name: Sex education should start with consent
Uploaded: 2022-02-01T15:52:14Z
Duration: 10 min 30 s
Description: Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core principles of consent -- and shows how demystifying this topic leads to healthier and more satisfying relationships for people of all ages.

Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core principles of consent -- and shows how demystifying this topic leads to healthier and more satisfying relationships for people of all ages.

Teaching consent early shapes healthier relationships and safer lives, yet many schools skip this vital conversation. In Kenya, 45 percent of women aged 15 to 49 have faced physical or sexual violence, often from someone they know. Shame-based, abstinence-only education leaves young people unprepared to navigate boundaries. Instead, open, age-appropriate guidance on consent and bodily autonomy can empower children before sex is even discussed.