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Sexual Education

In 2007, Simcoe Muskoka parents and caregivers of children 12 to 17 years were asked about discussing sexual health with their child as part of the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey.

The survey results showed that 81% (75.4%, 86.1%) of parents reported discussing the appropriate age for starting sexual activity with their child. About two-thirds reported discussing methods of contraception (67% (60.3%, 73.1%)) and ways of preventing sexually transmitted infections (66% (59.8%, 72.6%)) with their child. Just over half (54% (47.9%, 61.5%)) of parents said they were very comfortable discussing sexual health with their child.