Chapter 2: Safe Sex

In the article "We're lying: Safe Sex and White Lies in the Time of AIDS" is written by Meghan Daum. It talks about some of the dangers of sex and that their is a risk for STD's and AIDS. The article states that people are aware of the risk of engaging in sexual activity but they don't think that they are actually at risk which is really counter intuitive. They also aren't aware of the what a real danger AIDS is and how it can affect one's life so dramatically. The article seemed a little long winded on the topic and I feel like it could have touched up on it better.

Question 5.

I absolutely think that sex education should be taught in schools, all schools too not just public. Sex is a huge part of the American culture and the youth need to be educated about it. I think parents should also teach their children about sex on a personal level, however since many parents may be uncomfortable talking about the topic I feel that it absolutely needs to be covered in school as well. The ideal age to teach this is in middle school before they start to engage in these behaviors. I would say between the 13 and 15 age would be ideal. Some of the topics that should be covered are all of the STDs and AIDS. Also include their symptoms as to enforce that these diseases are very dangerous. Also go over safe sex and practices on how to do this. I think both male and females should have to put condoms on bananas, so they can learn the right way to do it as many people screw this up. i also think both genders should be educated on birth control and how to use it and how to deal with the side effects. These are only some of the topics that should be covered and there are definitely more important topics out there that are just as important.