The State of Sex Education in India with Anju Kish | Ep 214

In this episode, sex educator Anju Kish shares her journey, challenges, and insights into advancing sex education in India. She discusses the societal stigma and misconceptions surrounding the subject, particularly the association of sex education with sexuality alone.

Anju highlights the importance of storytelling and humor in making sensitive topics relatable and memorable for children. She delves into the growing need for online safety education, emphasizing open conversations as a vital tool for parents to help children navigate digital risks like pornography and toxic influences.

Anju explains how teaching consent must start early, focusing on everyday choices to instill respect for boundaries. She outlines the current gaps in India’s sex education system and stresses the necessity of a year-on-year curriculum. Looking ahead, Anju introduces Untaboo’s gamified, multilingual online platform to expand accessibility. Her closing message underscores the transformative power of open dialogue in shaping a safer, more understanding society.