This paper presents a systematic review on published research on universal school-based
relationships and sex education for children aged 4–18 years. The review excludes papers …

Pleasure is a key motivator for sex globally, while unsafe sex is the largest risk factor for
young women's mortality and the second for young men. However, framing of sex education …

Research has traditionally shown high schools to be hostile environments for LGBT youth.
Boys have used homophobia to prove their masculinity and distance themselves from …

This paper explores the ideals of healthy sexuality for teenage girls in the US proposed by
feminist theorists and researchers. Current ideals emphasize desire, pleasure, and …

This study investigated the relationships between sexual self-esteem, sexual assertiveness
and sexual satisfaction. It was hypothesized that higher levels of sexual self-esteem would …

In order for adolescents to learn about sex and relationships, the education must be of
significance and meet their needs and interests. The study investigated adolescents' …

Since Michelle Fine's writing on the missing discourse of desire in sex education, there has
been considerable prompting among sexuality educators and feminist scholars to …

Lesbian, gay and bisexual teachers have struggled with managing their sexual identities in
contexts where heteronormative policing has resulted in deep silences and …

Purpose Previous research examining the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and
queer (LGBTQ) youth in schools suggests that schools are not inclusive places for non …

This book aims to explore what queer thinking and new materialist feminist thought might
offer the field of sexuality education. It argues that queer theory in education might be …