Breaking the Silence
Why Sex Education is Crucial in African Homes
Growing up in a strict, reserved African home, sex was a no-go topic.
It was taboo an unspeakable sin, especially in staunch religious households like mine.
Yet, sex is a natural part of life, as intrinsic to human existence as breathing.
No matter how tightly parents try to lock it away, children will inevitably learn about it whether through the internet, peers, or personal experimentation.
The question is: Will they learn it the right way?
The Silence That Shaped Us
In my deeply religious Catholic African upbringing, sex education was not just ignored; it was actively avoided.
It was immoral, indecent, and sinful to talk about it, let alone teach it. This silence, however, was not harmless. On the contrary, it created a vacuum that allowed misinformation and confusion to thrive.
I have seen firsthand the devastating effects this approach has on children and young adults.
Many young girls only learned about menstruation after experiencing publicā¦
