Who is supposed to know… whether sex education exists in Poland?

What is sexual education and does it exist in Poland? This question raises a lot of controversy and doubts.

In this article, we will try to dispel any doubts and look at the current situation of sexual education in the country.

So what’s the deal with sex education – is it there or not?

Sex education is a process that aims to provide knowledge about sexuality, interpersonal relationships, sexual health and responsibility for one’s own body and decisions. The aim of sexual education is to promote healthy sexual behavior, prevent sexually transmitted diseases, prevent unwanted pregnancy and counteract sexual violence.

Sex education exists in Poland, but it is not compulsory and still remains a taboo topic. Many parents and teachers still avoid talking openly about this topic with young people. However, the Ministry of National Education has issued guidelines on sex education in schools, which gives teachers the opportunity to introduce this topic into the curriculum.

Teaching at school – wdŻ

In Poland, sexual education is often provided as part of the subject “Education for family life” (Family Life Education), which is part of the curriculum in primary and secondary schools. However, not all schools offer this subject, and even in those that do, the topic of sexual education is often omitted or treated superficially.

Teachers are often insufficiently prepared to conduct sex education lessons, which may lead to incorrect provision of information or promotion of stereotypes. The lack of uniform standards and guidelines in this matter means that the quality of teaching may vary depending on the school and teacher.

Education on the Internet

In the era of the Internet and access to a huge amount of information, young people often acquire knowledge about sexuality on their own, using various online sources. Unfortunately, these are not always reliable and appropriate sources. Therefore, it is important that sex education also includes the ability to think critically and evaluate information available on the Internet.

Non-governmental organizations and various educational initiatives aim to provide young people with reliable and up-to-date knowledge about sexuality. However, their activities are often limited by lack of financial and public support.

Your suggestions

What steps can be taken to improve the state of sexual education in Poland? Here are some suggestions:

• Introduction of compulsory sexual education in schools, based on the guidelines of the Ministry of National Education.
• Increasing the number of specialists in the field of sexual education and access to training for teachers.
• Supporting non-governmental organizations dealing with sexual education and sexual health promotion.
• Dissemination of reliable and accessible information about sexuality via the Internet.
• Open conversation on this topic in families and local communities.

Recommended articles

If you want to learn more about sex education and sexual health, we recommend reading the following articles:

• “The role of sexual education in preventing sexually transmitted diseases”
• “How to talk to children about sex? Practical tips for parents”
• “The impact of social media on the perception of sexuality and body”

It is worth striving to develop sexual education in Poland so that young people can gain reliable knowledge on this subject and make informed decisions about their sexual life.