We have to combat the shame and silence around sex, teach children about agency over their own bodies, and support sex education in schools.
It’s important to remember that while culture and people shape our social identities, the fundamental truth is that no one is born homophobic, just like no one is born liberal, fascist, vegetarian, or a good swimmer.
Four psychology students have created Shnet, Kosovo’s first sex ed app to educate youth about their bodies and sexual health.
Despite abortion being legal up to the tenth week of pregnancy, girls and women do not have access to sexual education, barely use modern methods of contraception, and are mistreated in gynecology departments. Progress towards sexual and reproductive health will only be noticed once we will be able to talk openly and freely about women’s options and our power to control our own bodies.
