Why do I not learn about menstrual cycles in Sex Ed. class?
Menstruation is unfortunately still a taboo subject, that's a big reason why Ask August exists! We are trying to break that stigma and open the conversation. We want to get rid of any taboo & stigma around periods and use the actual names and words for body parts & products, instead of nicknames!
Out of 38 of the 50 U.S. states requiring sex education to be taught in their schools, only one (Louisiana) has menstruation as an optional in their sex education rubric. No U.S. states even REQUIRE menstruation education in their schools. Sex Ed is such an important subject to study not just in school but in general. There are hundreds of studies showing that Sex Ed can reduce risk behavior and talk about sexual health in a positive way. It usually means less teen pregnancy, more understanding about STIs, and, duh, an understanding about our OWN human biology & identity...sign me UP!
