Today, I learned sex is not a dirty word'

Eat, Play Love, responsibly a campaign to provide medically accurate, scientific and reality-based sexuality education to youngsters in Kerala, initiated by Vvvox, a sexual health platform in association with Pixstory saw high participation from female students. 

For most of them, the event turned out to be the first and only sexuality education class, they ever attended in their life. Here is what they had to say.

According to Thapasaya M, a final year BA Political Science student, the session helped them in clarifying a lot of myths and misconceptions about sex, especially those relating to masturbation and virginity.

"Sex is not a dirty word, but an integral part of an individual's healthy living."

Her view was also shared by Maya, a second year Geology student, who felt the session connected well with the current generation.

"I never had sex education in my school. Today, I learned that there is nothing to be ashamed about sex. It's something that should be understood with responsibility and respect," she said.

Sheeba S, assistant professor, Zoology and NSS programme officer, said internet porn has become the de facto sex education for most youngsters.

"Learning about sex from porn can give you distorted and exaggerated ideas about sex, which is why providing younger generation with medically accurate sexuality education is so important," said Sheeba.

The Kerala event was covered widely by several national media houses and news agencies including the PTI,  Deccan Herald, NDTV, The Print, National Herald, Free Press Journal,  Times Now, The Telegrah and The Week.

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