Episode 2- Let’s Talk About It: Why College Campuses Need Real Sexual Education

College is more than just lectures and late-night study sessions it’s also a time of deep self-discovery, identity exploration, and building meaningful relationships. Among those discoveries, intimacy and sexuality play a huge role. But here's the issue: most students step onto campus without the knowledge or confidence to navigate their sexual health and choices mindfully.

That’s why it’s time we start having real conversations about sex education at the college level.

On average, a person will have around 13 sexual partners in their lifetime. When you factor in the partners of those partners, you’re indirectly exposed to over 150 people. That’s a staggering reality many don’t even consider. Without proper knowledge about safe sex, contraception, and consent, young adults are left unprepared and at risk.

Too many freshmen enter college believing myths, like the “pullout method” being a reliable form of contraception or underestimating the effectiveness of condoms. They lack understanding around boundaries, STI prevention, and how to advocate for their safety in intimate situations.

It’s not just about preventing negative outcomes like unplanned pregnancies or STIs it’s about empowering students with sexual consciousness. Knowing when and how to say yes, honoring personal values, and protecting one’s well-being are just as important as any academic lesson.

As older siblings, mentors, or simply concerned peers, we see the gaps in what students know and what they need to know. It's time to normalize conversations around sex, consent, and healthy relationships because knowledge isn't just power, it's protection.

Let’s push for comprehensive, inclusive, and realistic sex education on college campuses. Our health and futures depend on it.