Too often, when we hear or read about sex education, we encounter assumptions about a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation based on their appearance, we see educational materials based on the assumption that there are two genders, that all people are only attracted to the “opposite” sex, and that sexual desire and sex is a single, homogenous experience for all. Thus, large numbers of people, including those with non-dominant identities, feel excluded from the sex education services that are available. Inclusive sexuality education means changing both the way of thinking and language about these identities and experiences and refers to a cognitive framework that focuses on removing barriers and taking a holistic approach to the human experience.

Sex Education for Everyone