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Debunking Sexual Health Myths & Misconceptions

We’re closing the gap on sexuality education in Australia.

What misconception did you have about sexual health that you later learned was incorrect?

That’s the question we’re asking Australians just like you to answer to help us close the gap on sexuality education in Australia.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be gathering stories from across Australia and investigating the deepest-rooted sexual health myths and misconceptions. We'll be sharing stories anonymously through socials, emails, and posters – we'll even be taking to the streets of Brisbane to interview participants who are ready to spill it in person.

By sharing your thoughts, you are helping us gain a better understanding of the gaps in Australian sexual health education.

 

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Your stories are making a difference.

Maybe you used to think that you couldn't get STI’s from oral sex (you can), or that you were supposed to insert the plastic applicator along with the tampon (ouch!), or maybe that your body needs to look like the bodies you see in pornography (it doesn't).

For most of us, the misconception we have when we are young may feel silly when we’re older and more informed. But sexual health knowledge is an important part of healthy development, and misinformation can have real consequences.

Things you may have had misconceptions about:

  • Sexual experiences.
  • Sexuality.
  • Gender identity.
  • Relationships.
  • Body parts.
  • Body image.
  • Pornography.
  • STI’s.
  • Unintended pregnancies.
  • Anything else related to sexuality and relationships.


Things sexual health misconceptions can lead to:

  • Unintended pregnancies.
  • Increased risk of STIs.
  • Lack of confidence in making sexual health decisions.
  • Lower self-esteem.
  • Social pressures.
  • Negative body image.

Every person deserves access to age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information to help them feel confident and well-informed in their sexual health and relationships.

By sharing your thoughts, you are helping us gain a better understanding of the gaps in Australian sexual health education.