Everything you need to know about sex

No Images? Click here     Think back to sex ed in school. What did you really learn? Reflecting on my experience, it was lackluster, to say the least. That’s why this month, we’re kicking off Sex Ed for Grown-Ups, a new series tackling everything you didn’t learn in school — beyond the birds and the bees. Each week, we’ll have new expert-based articles and personal stories that shed light on people’s real experiences. I hope you will find the content informative, insightful and even — ahem — pleasurable. Let’s first first quash all the misinformation out there with 10 myths about sex many adults still believe. You’ll thank us later. Xo, Ashley Rockman   In case you missed it One thing that’s really missing from today’s sex ed curricula is inclusive, sex-positive lesson plans that tackle gender identity. In a recent national survey by the nonprofit GLSEN, fewer than 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ students said they received sex ed that was inclusive of their identities. We asked sex educators and activists to share the lessons that an LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education would have taught you. Go here for those.     #TBT If you thought your first time having sex was bad, well, it probably was 🤷‍♀️. But these 11 tales of first sexual encounters are also pretty damn awkward. How’s that for a #TBT? Links we love: 31 Tweets That Will Make A Whole Bunch Of Sense If You're Married 6 Dating Rules For Realists, Not Romantics How To Tell Your Partner They Have Bad Breath Or Body Odor    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group.  On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe