LGBT sex education

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LGBT sex education is a sex education program within a school, university, or community center that addresses the sexual health needs of LGBT people.

There is some debate about whether LGBT sex education should be included in sex education curricula. Advocates of LGBT sex education say that the inclusion of LGBT issues into sex education programs reduces anti-LGBT bullying, improves the health of LGBT people, and decreases instances of problems common in LGBT students such as depression and low self-esteem.^[1]

Opponents argue that LGBT sex education programs would force a political point of view on students, misuse tax money, and disrespect religious values.

A 2020 study suggests LGBT-inclusive sex education can reduce bullying, improve mental health and reduce suicidality in young LGBT people.^[1] As of 2014, only 5% of middle and high school students in the United States reported receiving "positive discussions of LGBT-related topics" within their health classes.^{[2][needs update]}