But even the most comprehensive sex education classes never mention those practices. Mentioning them would violate the fundamental axiom of American sex education, the principle that unites all sides far more than anything divides them, namely, that sex is basically dangerous for teens. To discuss mutual masturbation, fellatio and cunnilingus, sex educators would have to discuss sexual pleasure, which is absolutely verboten. A few years ago, Joycelyn Elders found out just how forbidden it is. She casually mentioned that because everyone masturbates, perhaps masturbation should be taught to children.
Sexual pleasure has no place in American sex education.
You and me baby ain't nothing but mammals. You show me yours, and I'll show you mine. Print story E-mail story View Salon privately with SafeWeb Pornography is more mainstream than ever. Almost every video store stocks it. You may have to be 18 to rent it, but any kid can wander into the adult section and see hardcore action shots on the box covers.