TED Talks Daily Sex education should start with consent | Kaz
Feb 1, 2022
Kaz, a dynamic sex educator and TED Fellow, hilariously unpacks the complexities of consent in sex education. They highlight the urgent need for comprehensive teaching to combat troubling sexual violence statistics, especially in Kenya. Kaz's approach tackles myths surrounding sexuality while emphasizing the lessons learned from the BDSM community, promoting communication and bodily autonomy. The talk advocates for integrating consent into curriculums early on, aiming to foster healthier relationships for future generations.
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Early Sex Advice
- Kaz received early "sex advice" from her mother, discouraging relationships with men.
- She later realized her resulting fixation on sex stemmed from childhood sexual assault trauma.
Lack of Consent Education
- Kaz links her childhood trauma to the lack of consent education in Kenyan schools, where abstinence is the focus.
- She emphasizes the high rates of sexual violence against women in Kenya, often within domestic partnerships.
The Spread Podcast
- Kaz started "The Spread" podcast in 2016 to offer a safe space for young people to discuss sex openly.
- She answers various sex questions, ranging from condom use and porn consumption to virginity concerns.