Navigating Troubling Terrain in Sexual Education

This chapter recounts unsettling experiences in a human sexuality course, detailing inappropriate materials and challenging dynamics that emerged within the classroom. The speaker shares their struggle to voice concerns regarding the curriculum and the gender imbalance present in the class, raising issues of power abuse in academia. Additionally, the chapter explores the evolution of sexual health discussions, the complexities of HIV treatment in Africa, and the implications for honest dialogues about sexuality.