Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn’t have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core principles of consent — and shows how demystifying this topic leads to healthier and more satisfying relationships for people of all ages.
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Homo Europaeus
March 10, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Starting early will help to protect children and keep them safe. There are no evidence that SRE encourages early sexual activity, and some evidence it can delay it. Young people who have had good SRE are also more likely to use contraception when they first have sex
Tanvir Anik
March 10, 2022 at 4:04 pm
1st view
Alan HZ 04
March 10, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Unfortunately nowadays a lot of women suffer by sexual violence of other people and it’s one of the unsolved problem not only in Africa but all over the world
A M
March 10, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Yes, PARENTAL consent and oversight of curricula and teachers. There is NO other way.
Elias 035
March 10, 2022 at 4:09 pm
YES
Nathalie Lazo
March 10, 2022 at 4:12 pm
This message is for someone who needs to hear this and will fully understand it… You are not define by your circumstance or your past. It’s not what happened to you that determines your success in life; it is how you deal with those circumstances that determines your success in life. You are strong, you are capable and practice forgiveness (Forgiveness is for you; forgive your parents or anyone whom we have chosen to hurt us, to begin the process of healing and freedom. Remember: Forgiveness is for you to be freed, healed and happy. It’s a RESET BUTTON) and practice gratitude everyday. This will change the course of your life forever. Love you always and I believe in you wholeheartedly no matter what ✨❤️ – Nat
helomel
March 10, 2022 at 4:21 pm
I feel like this video should be played in schools.
Rebecca Gauci
March 10, 2022 at 4:31 pm
We’re shaping the world together, beautiful share – so power, to teach consent before sex is even a topic, as consent is the root in all relating
BAWO AMATESIRO🖤🖤
March 10, 2022 at 4:39 pm
Wonderful tedtalk ma’am 🥺🥺🌺
Thank you
Rolf Karlsson
March 10, 2022 at 4:56 pm
What a fantastic woman, the world needs more people like this and thanks TED for making her voice heard!
MrCK
March 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm
❤👍
Apurbu Sarder Apu
March 10, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Your last sentence just wow.Consent is first about communication and relationship.
Lily
March 10, 2022 at 5:11 pm
“Sex education should start with consent.”
YES.
C H
March 10, 2022 at 5:36 pm
Wow I praise you for talking about this. It’s so true. The facts in the world are true. I so agree that consent should be taught sex education. Thank you for speaking up in the world.
PATOPICS
March 10, 2022 at 5:42 pm
nice talk
Harrison Kelly
March 10, 2022 at 5:52 pm
There are some good points here, though I disagree with some too! Always nice to see some other viewpoints
Edith Nackers
March 10, 2022 at 6:12 pm
Her whole style is as beautiful as her words.
Charley Edwards
March 10, 2022 at 6:13 pm
your right but you would have had more impact with out the frills. education is key, the biggest issue stems from our fear of sex. humans need to see that its not special magical and something to be coveted
IAm Erikka Kane
March 10, 2022 at 6:16 pm
💯
Lane Atkinson
March 10, 2022 at 6:40 pm
I WISH I was taught about sex properly when I was in school! I was coerced into sex when I was in high school by my then-boyfriend, which led to further abuse (sexual, verbal, emotional, physical). I wish I had known that it wasn’t okay for someone to pressure you that way, but now it’s too late. The scars are no longer fresh but they will be with me forever.
peewee. that’s not my face, that’s Kevin
March 10, 2022 at 6:43 pm
brilliant
zoe cunningham
March 10, 2022 at 8:53 pm
True consent is definitely a crucial part of education many young people learn too late.
Wisdom for Life
March 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm
Teach your kids it’s okay to refuse that kiss from Grandma. They have a right to choose who touches them
Wisdom for Life
March 10, 2022 at 9:06 pm
Kids think they can’t say no. They do not want to hurt or be rude to elders or people.. but teach them they have rights over anything that will concern their body.
Christine Cost
March 10, 2022 at 10:32 pm
Even being married shouldn’t mean consent is a given, and I wish all people understood that, maybe work it into the vows.
Parag Bharadia
March 11, 2022 at 9:06 am
This is Dope! the rare one who observe closely and talks greatly! huge respect! namaste from India
Sathya Narayanan
March 11, 2022 at 9:39 am
Great talk! Here are the RULES that you can teach your children:
1. Do not touch anyone without asking.
2. Consent can be withdrawn at any time during an activity.
3. If consent is not given, do not ask again. Respect a “no”.