The Virtual World of Sex Education

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Sex educator and author Ruby Rare explores the virtual world of sex education.

Ruby Rare speaks to teens, parents, and a number of ‘sexperts’ to explore the virtual world of sex education. Could social media provide sex education in today’s digital age?

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, social media can sometimes feel like a frightening place. But is it all bad? As our online and offline lives are becoming increasingly blurred perhaps it is time we looked at the ways social media can be used for good?

Ruby Rare is a sex educator and author who has delivered relationships and sex education workshops to all ages up and down the country. 

Ruby speaks to a group of teens about the ways they use social media to fill the gaps left by their formal sex education, and parents about their concerns around young people learning about sex and relationships online. We hear from a number of ‘sexperts’ who address some of the dangers of young people not accessing good sex education and professionals who are using online platforms to provide comprehensive and inclusive sex education for the 21st century.

With contributions from:

Ben Hurst from Beyond Equality, Professor Jessica Ringrose, Eliza Bell from Brook, Genevieve Collister Brown, Dr Tanaya Narendra, Sophia Smith-Galer and Melissa Pintor Carnagey from Sex Positive Families.

Presenter: Ruby Rare
Producer: Anna de Wolff Evans
Sound Design: David Thomas

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