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

The Mohua Show is a weekly podcast about everything from business, technology to art and lifestyle, But done and spoken ईमानदारी सेConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestAnju Kish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjukish/Follow UsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/litlounge_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/For any other queries [email protected] Summary: 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.Chapters:00:00 - Highlights01:21 - Introduction to Sex Education and Breaking Taboos05:03 - Taboos About Sex Ed06:26 - Role of Schools in Providing Sex Education08:40 - Parental Support10:41 - Advice to Parents11:57 - Doubts Boys Have About Puberty14:15 - Doubts Girls Have About Puberty15:00 - LGBTQ Community20:57 - Challenges in the Field of Sex Education 22:46 - The Story Behind How I Got My Belly Button25:40 - Navigating Online Safety for Children28:19 - Understanding Consent and Teaching Boundaries30:31 - The State of Sex Education in India 32:05 - Future Plans for Untaboo33:28 - Final Message: Silence Breeds ConfusionDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Podcast #SexEducation #Parenting #OnlineSafety #UnTaboo #Puberty #LGBTQ #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.