Kama Sutra : Oral Sex

Dawn posted one of the best comments I’ve ever read after she read this news story about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution:

http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/04/26/food-revolution-jamie-oliver-vs-the-usda/

Here is a snapshot of her comment (taken from the page linked above) :

Prevention is always the best cure.  And as my province is currently having a debate on what can be taught at what age – her comment resonated with me.  I agree with her whole-heartedly, and applaud her candor.  Nutrition needs to be a much larger part of education – and it needs to start young.

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As for the Ontario Sex Ed stuff — I think kids need to know.  Overall health and nutrition topics are clearly lacking – either for religious reasons, or a poor curriculum.  North America is largely obese, and HIV infection rates are on the rise in the last 5 years in Canada (according to the World Health Organization).  The new Sex-Ed. curriculum has already been delayed once over the language, content and ages at which concepts would be introduced (Oral, Anal Sex, Same Sex Couples/Parents, Gender Identity Issues).

Lessons:  Teach them what to eat, and demystify sex for them.  I’m skipping “Say No to Drugs,” “Don’t drink and drive” and “Don’t Smoke” because I feel these are already adequately dealt with when I say:  Food and sex are probably going to be the biggest influences on their long term health outside of drugs, DUIs and cigarettes.

Rob’s aside…

Growing up in the Catholic School system, I really didn’t have any idea of how babies were made — and learned most of the body parts from Porky’s.  No wonder no one wanted to ever shower near or through the wall with me – and if that doesn’t mean anything – go and rent the film.

Now, living in a country that recognizes gay marriage, it’s time for parents and school boards alike to wake up and talk reasonably about same sex couples and parents.

If not, each new sexually acquired HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy amongst this generation should be placed squarely on the head of the Sex-Ed naysayers.  Each case of nutrition-based obesity should also be regarded as a failure of both parents and the education system.

Think of the suffering among youth that could be prevented if they knew the right stuff to eat, and the safest ways to enact their sexual urges.

Face it, they’re all going to eat and have sex at some point – wouldn’t it be best if they had an inkling of how to do both with a clear understanding of the consequences?