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Sex education – adolescent level – videos and websites
Here is a toolkit containing videos, websites, TV shows, animations, and podcasts that can be used for sex education at the adolescent level.
Keep It Real Online
Keep It Real Online is an educational website that deals with online interactions. Here is a link to the website along with links to two informative videos that clearly discuss 'online grooming' and pornography viewing.
Educational websites
Hilja's Sex Education Website is an excellent site where you can find teaching ideas on all aspects of comprehensive sex education for all primary school age groups.
Sick Love is Stígamót’s dedicated website about violence in intimate relationships. Topics covered include healthy and unhealthy relationships, sex and porn, equality and manifestations of violence.
Stop Violence All children and adolescents should receive annual education on gender-based and sexual violence. On the website Stop Violence, you can find a collection of teaching materials suitable for each age group.
Pussypedia is an educational website about everything related to the vagina. There, you can view pictures and read articles about appearance, health, hygiene, sexual pleasure, and more related to the vagina.
Heilsuvera is an educational website on sexual health, including puberty, sexual orientation, contraception, childbirth, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted diseases, masturbation, healthy relationships, and more.
The Compass is a website offering information on health and sexuality, including masturbation, sexual intercourse, coming out, and more. It's important to select content that is age-appropriate for the intended audience.
Ástráður - a website created by medical students, offers educational material that is most suitable for students in 10th grade and above.
Youmo is a fantastic Swedish website covering everything related to sexual health and adolescence. This page is available in several languages and includes slides, videos, articles, and more.
The Sex Education Website is a user-friendly website for mid-level and adolescent education levels.
112 On the website 112.is, you can read everything about manifestations of violence and the available resources. There is also an anonymous chat available 24/7.
The Picture of Me
A dramatized film in three parts, well-suited for students in grades 7–10. The film discusses digital sexual abuse and is based on the true story of two adolescents. An excellent film to start discussions on online communication. Teaching guidelines accompanying the film can be found on the site.
Educational videos
The Impact of Porn on the Brain Here you can view a research-based animated series that clearly explains the effects of pornography viewing on the brain and behavior of young adults.
All About Sex and Gender (I. Alls kyns um kynferðismál) is a brief, animated educational film that serves well as an icebreaker.
Big Mouthis an animated series about sex education for mid-level and adolescent levels on Netflix. The somewhat provocative episodes have been very popular with youth. It's smart to watch an episode preselected by an educator and then have discussion groups afterward to talk about the content and exchange views.
Get YES (I. Fáðu JÁ) is a short film addressing awareness of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. The film is intended for students at the adolescent level and clearly delineates the boundaries between sex and violence.
The Substitute Teacher (I. Forfallakennarinn) series features sex education videos titled 'Sex' (I. Kynlíf) that discuss in clear and visual terms the main aspects of puberty, sex, and sexual health.
The Gendered Brain - in this lecture, Professor Gina Rippon discusses the influence of environment and upbringing on brain development and dispels various myths about male and female brains. Dr. Gina Rippon is a professor of neurosciences at the Aston Brain Centre at Aston University in Birmingham. She recently published the book 'Gendered Brain: The New Neuroscience that Shatters the Myth of the Female Brain'.
Sex Education is a highly informative and educational live-action series on Netflix for young adults, addressing various sex education topics. Suitable for adolescent level (rated 16+ in the USA but should be okay for 15-year-olds here with parental permission)
Heartstopper is a Netflix series about the friendship, love, emotions, and interactions of 15-16-year-old friends. The main character is a 15-year-old homosexual boy. The series is beautiful and focuses primarily on feelings and interactions. The age limit is 12 years.
Talking about Sex (I. Talað um kynlíf) provides educational materials and videos to help people discuss sexuality with young adults.
Appearance Worship and Body Positivity is a short video in English discussing idolization of appearance and its impact on body positivity.
Reward Foundation
The Reward Foundation is an organization that examines the science behind sex and relationships. On the site, you can find the video: Internet porn is free, but kids are paying the price, which discusses the effects of pornography viewing on children.
Videos from RFSU
Here are short animated videos in English released by the Swedish sex education organization RFSU
Menstruation - Here, periods and menstrual products are discussed
Abortion - Here, abortion is discussed
Education about Childbirth - Here, childbirth is clearly discussed
Contraception - This video discusses various types of birth control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Here, sexually transmitted diseases are clearly discussed
Puberty and the Vagina - This discusses the changes that occur in the genitals during puberty.
Puberty and the Penis - Here, the changes that occur in the genitals during puberty are discussed.
Lust - This clearly discusses desire and sexual pleasure
Pregnancy - Here, pregnancy is clearly discussed.
When Sex Hurts - Here, it discusses what can cause pain during sex, the importance of consent, and when it is necessary to seek help.