# The Silent Topic: Why Sexual Health Still Remains a Taboo **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [April 10, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971 "2026-04-10T21:56:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/1 "2026-04-10T21:56:07Z")
We talk about physical health, spiritual health, and even mental health when we talk about a healthy being, but what about sexual health? In this era, we still feel ashamed to speak or talk about sexual health. Sexual health issues are highly prevalent but are unreported due to social stigma. A study shows that around **60%** couple do not use any type of contraceptive method, leading to unwanted pregnancy. **Why are we still ashamed?** In this large and growing population, one of the most important topics to discuss is sexual health. Yet still we are unable to do that, but why? - **Poor sex education:** when we were in school 1 sex education class used to take place in the entire year, where boys and girls were asked to sit separately. After approx a decade or more, it’s still the same. I went to a rural government school for menstrual and sex education. The first thing they did was separate the boys from the girls and ask the girls to attend the class. I asked the boys also need to learn all these things, they said, “It doesn’t look good,” it’s still the same! - **Social stigma:** sex is still one of the topics that is considered shameful. People prefer to go to an unqualified practitioner silently rather than to visit a doctor for sexual issues. It is ironic that with this number of people in the population, people feel ashamed to talk about it. - **Gender inequality** : women face a lot of problems when it comes to sexual health and emotions. Women still have limited autonomy in sexual decisions. - **Lack of awareness of contraceptive use:** All CHC, PHC, sub-center, and other government hospitals provide free condoms and contraceptive pills, which you don’t have to ask for, just pick up from the anonymous box present in the corner of the hospital. Still, there is a lack of awareness. We need to come forward, break the taboo, and educate the upcoming generation regarding sexual health and safe sex. ![The silent topic.](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/b/b64b851a223a6c35176f395fad981c1e50170f43.jpeg) _ **Do you think sex education is important and should be taught in schools?** _ MBH/PS ---
**Author:** ![Pavithra18](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pavithra18/32/3913_2.png) [@Pavithra18](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pavithra18)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/2 "2026-04-11T01:52:29Z")
It is very important and every school should start educating children starting from primary so that the taboo around the topic is gone. ---
**Author:** ![MiriyalaSmarshitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/miriyalasmarshitha/32/3202_2.png) [@MiriyalaSmarshitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/MiriyalaSmarshitha)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/3 "2026-04-11T03:24:31Z")
Sex Education MUST be taught in schools as it is an important part of education. Due to the limited knowledge and lack of focus on sex education, the people, especially the women, are unable to make informed and consenting decisions as they lack awareness. On the other hand, the social stigma and hesitation, with teachers feeling uncomfortable teaching both the boys and girls together, further worsen the situation. This ultimately lead to the boy being ignorant and uneducated on sexual health, while the girls often bear the consequences. The lack of awarnesss to contraceptives is alarming as it leads to unplanned pregnancies when both the individuals are not ready for parenthood and this causes financial burden and emotional instabilities. It is necessary that the Government takes stricter action to make sex education compulsory in all educational institutions. ---
**Author:** ![Karuna18](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/karuna18/32/3939_2.png) [@Karuna18](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Karuna18)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/4 "2026-04-11T04:44:35Z")
Yes sex education is important topic every school should educate students and give awareness . ---
**Author:** ![Anushree\_Poojari2025](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anushree_poojari2025/32/3958_2.png) [@Anushree\_Poojari2025](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anushree_Poojari2025)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/5 "2026-04-11T11:14:10Z")
Yes sex education should be compulsorily taught in school. ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/6 "2026-04-11T14:01:32Z")
Yes Thanks for sharing ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/7 "2026-04-11T14:01:47Z")
Absolutely ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/8 "2026-04-11T14:02:07Z")
True ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/9 "2026-04-11T14:02:35Z")
yess ---
**Author:** ![DrPal\_28](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drpal_28/32/4329_2.png) [@DrPal\_28](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrPal_28)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/10 "2026-04-12T12:05:32Z")
I think we must normalize conversation around sexual health as it is as important as physical and mental health. It is essential to create education, awareness , early guidance to help individuals make informed decisions and to build a healthier society. ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/11 "2026-04-13T15:01:00Z")
Exactly ---
**Author:** ![Pm123](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pm123/32/4299_2.png) [@Pm123](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pm123)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/12 "2026-04-14T13:47:52Z")
Yes it’s very important. It will also bring equality in gender. ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/13 "2026-04-14T14:01:05Z")
Yes!! ---
**Author:** ![J.Aishwarya11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/j.aishwarya11/32/3928_2.png) [@J.Aishwarya11](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/J.Aishwarya11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/14 "2026-04-14T14:16:28Z")
Yes, sex education is important and should be taught in schools without any separation between girls and boys. Society still treats sexual health as taboo, avoiding open discussions. We need to normalize these conversations, because sexual health is just as important as physical and mental well-being. ---
**Author:** ![Parriza\_Patras](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/parriza_patras/32/3827_2.png) [@Parriza\_Patras](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Parriza_Patras)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-silent-topic-why-sexual-health-still-remains-a-taboo/16971/15 "2026-04-14T14:21:23Z")
Exactly