TN teenage students to get educated on sex

Updated on: Friday, December 02, 2011

On the event of World AIDS day, the chennai corporation has decided to create awareness among teenagers and prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually-transmitted infections through lessons.

Speaking at a function to commemorate World AIDS Day, mayor Saidai Duraisamy told that a team of 42-counsellors will visit city schools and colleges to talk to students about human anatomy and functions of the reproductive system.

However, girls will be counselled by trained staff from Chennai AIDS Control and Prevention Society (CAPACS) on how to handle sexual advances and protect themselves from unsafe sex.

Dr P Kuganantham, chief health officer said, "Sex education programme is for both boys and girls. We will advice them to delay having sex. Girls who are unable to handle aggressive men are the worst affected. We plan to address this".

Awareness camps and workshops would be held in at least 12 schools and colleges every month. Students will be engaged in panel discussions, debates, quiz, painting and essay competitions. The classes would include a mix of lectures, perhaps using scientific data to show how homones bring in physical and behavioural changes.

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