Young people with a learning disability are being denied sex-positive relationships and sex education due to societal stigma
The theme for Sexual Health Week 2019 is sex, relationships and disability.
Supported by Brook charity – Brook believes that every young person should have equal access to quality relationships and sex education, sexual health services and wellbeing support.
- 80% of professionals delivering sex education to young people with a learning disabilitystruggle to find accessible resources
- 80% are unable to find relatable images
- 54% cannot access training to help with sex education
- 36% say that sex education is not prioritised in their school
Despite becoming mandatory in 2020, inclusive relationships and sex education in schools remains a taboo subject. Unfortunately, when it comes to sex education and disabilities, there is even greater stigma.
Sex and disability simply aren’t talked about enough and this means that lots of people are missing out on valuable education, information and support.
Through sexual health week, Brook want to be part of normalising the conversations around sex and disability and supporting professionals to better equip the young people they work with.
[Read: Sexual Health Week 2018: Let’s Talk Consent]
Sex Toy Brands Come Together with Women’s Store SH! to Support Sexual Health Week 2019 #TalkingPleasure
The team at Women’s favourite Sh! store supported SHW19 this week by celebrating talking all things pleasure at their East London store, co-hosting a night of #talkingpleasure with brands including Hot Octopuss, Bathmate, System Jo and Je Joue. Each brand educated guests on their products and how they help to enhance pleasure and sexual expression. There was even flavoured lube shots!
For more information, head over to Brook’s website, and spread your support of Sexual Health Week 2019!
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