Sexual health information should already be made available to children as young as 12 years old.
Parents and the schools should provide both information and guidance regarding reproductive health and responsible sexual behavior. Of course, the level and scope of information to be provided should be carefully studied, selected, and presented in order to make the young people understand the concepts and objectives behind such a form of education. If delivered in a positive, scientific yet easily understandable manner, sexual health information could help open young people’s eyes to the need for better understanding of sexual health and the demand for a higher sense of responsibility for sexual behavior. Sex education in schools and at home should cover a variety of topics including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, fertility, and infertility. It should also address issues about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and proper understanding of the male and female reproductive systems.
The monthly menstrual cycle is the process by which a woman’s body gets ready for the possibility of fertilization or pregnancy. An average menstrual cycle is 28...