The Role of Dolly Doctor in Sexual Education

Dolly Doctor was a pivotal resource in Australia for young people seeking information about their bodies, sexuality, and relationships, particularly in a time when such topics were often taboo in families and schools. Dr. Melissa Kang, who answered questions as Dolly Doctor for over two decades, highlighted the magazine's importance in providing accurate information that many teenagers lacked elsewhere. With the rise of the internet, the need for such resources has evolved, but the foundational role of Dolly Doctor in fostering open conversations about sex remains significant. It underscored the necessity for accessible and reliable sexual education for adolescents during a time of limited formal education on these topics.