Sex educators: When we talk about intersectionality, we need to include disability and poverty. Do you cater only to nondisabled people with disposable income? (Yes, I recognize that sex education gets paid by that disposable income.) Then say so and don’t be ashamed about it, don’t make excuses, don’t try to justify it.
But the sex education I want to be witness to? It recognizes that not everyone can grip a toy. It acknowledges that sexual expression is a human right, just like shelter and food and health care, but that just like those needs, sexual expression is often a privilege that only those with financial means can enjoy.
I want sex education that addresses the fact that when other basic needs are not met (shelter, food, health care), sexual expression becomes difficult to undertake safely, if at all.
I want sex education that advocates and educates about the many issues that impact sexual expression that are related to poverty and accessibility.
I want sex education that has answers as well as questions.
I want sex education to have constructive anger about issues other than those related to consumerism.
I want sex education that recognizes injustices and works to solve them. I want sex education that’s fierce and full of fire about these injustices.
I want sex education to fight for the right to safely (and consensually) fuck (or not, as one chooses).
I want sex education to be for those with fewer options and resources — and I want sex education to create and provide those options and resources.
I want sex education to be for everyone.
