J Fiedler is a sexuality educator originally from Detroit, MI. They have a background in HIV/AIDS, 2STLGBQIA+ culture & inclusion and Comprehensive Sexuality Education. Over the years J has facilitated workshops in various territories around Manitoba from The Pas to Vita. They now live in Winnipeg and they are a member of the Sexual Education Research Centre (SERC)
In this episode, J talks about how sexual health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and social dimensions related to sexuality. Sexual health education helps with the prevention of STI’s and HIV.
Some of the topics J shared on this episode are how sexual health education promotes respect, consent, and communication within relationships, leading to healthier emotional connections and reduced instances of abuse or coercion. How sexual health education breaks stigmas and how openly about sexual health reduces stigma around topics like contraception, sexuality, gender identity, and sexually transmitted infections
J also shared that there is a move to push back on sexual health education and the challenges that means for today's youth.