Sex education has not changed much over the years. The same old film is shown in classrooms if at all. Most schools follow abstinence and forego sex education in totality.
Not giving young adults proper means to clear their doubts about sex they often turn to porn for education. According to Marty Adler of Smut6, there is a sudden increase in informative searches on porn sites. This behavior brings the question how porn can actually be educational.
Traditional Sex Education is Too Technical
When the topic of reproduction is taught in schools, the focus is primarily on which organ is called what and how it functions. There is very less information that is shared about how to utilize those organs for safe and meaningful sex.
While talking about the female reproductive organ even the most detailed classes primarily stick to the internal organs. There is never much focus drawn on the vulva, labia and clitoris.
Considering most schools follow abstinence the process of mating is never explained. Without this knowledge, young adults are not comfortable discussing the matter with more experienced adults. This results in unpleasant sex or pain during sex.
Truth about Masturbation
Masturbation is rarely discussed in schools and is very often deemed a bad act. Let’s face it masturbation is very common especially among boys, and to an extent, necessary. It is healthy to explore yourself.
However, studies show that most women do not masturbate regularly. This unhealthy imbalance creates a divide. According to New York Times, boys use masturbation as an excuse for a blow job but do not return the same level of acceptance to their female counterpart.
Embracing Physical Satisfaction
Since most schools teach that sex is just a mode of reproduction, sex education often ignores the topic of unintended pregnancies. In today’s day and age, this school of thought is quite old and outdated.
It is time to help young adults embrace the act of making love and encourage them to truly enjoy it. Creating an imbalance in the pleasure delivered to men and women cause dissatisfaction which is not easily understood by either. This creates long term issues in relationships as well.
Be Prepared
Although the scenes depicted in pornographic films are extreme, they can help prepare the audience for different possibilities. Porn can educate young adults about what can be expected from their partner while in bed.
Better Understanding of Urges
Having sexual urges are common, however sex education tends to avoid talks about this topic which makes them taboo. This leads to bottling of emotions and urges till they are expressed in a less than desirable manner.
Pornography, on the other hand, helps viewers understand the changes their body is going through and provides them with a platform to understand the feeling that is brought about by the changing hormones.
It is clear that porn can definitely provide information about all those questions that go on in a teenagers mind. It might be slightly exaggerated in its present form but still works better than a theoretical knowledge of intercourse.