Research from University College London indicates that menstruation education is insufficient in UK schools, with students receiving only two lessons throughout their academic career. The study underscores the need for more comprehensive menstruation lessons that include boys and girls together to enhance understanding. Even though relationships and sex education became compulsory in schools since September 2020, the quality of menstruation-specific education has not improved significantly. Academics are urging for systemic changes to provide students with adequate information about periods.
Since September 2020, relationships and sex education has been compulsory in secondary schools in England, while relationships education has been compulsory in primary schools, yet menstruation education remains insufficient for many students.
Many students reportedly receive just two lessons on periods throughout their entire school career—one in primary and one in secondary education—indicating inadequate information on menstruation.
Researchers are urging for menstruation lessons in schools to become significantly more comprehensive to foster a better understanding of the topic among boys and girls.
Professor Joyce Harper from UCL Institute for Women's Health emphasizes that while educating pupils about periods is compulsory, the quality and quantity of information provided are often lacking.
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