Last week, while teaching a basic HIV prevention class to a group of 8 th graders it came to question time and a hand immediately went up from the back of the class, stretched as high as possible. I expected one of the usual questions: “Is it better to use 2 condoms? Where does HIV come from?” But this question was quite different. Mike asked: “Is there really such a thing as a G-spot for women? And where is it, what is it?” I looked around the room and all eyes were on me anxiously awaiting the answer. This was a real question that Mike, and his classmates were sincerely interested in having answered.
I think I almost jumped for joy. Here was a 13 year boy who was interested in understanding a women’s body, and openly asking an adult sex educator in front of his peers. He had probably read or seem something about a G-spot, but it just didn’t make sense, and it can be a confusing concept for many adults to comprehend. While I am glad he is interested in the G-spot, I am even happier he felt comfortable enough to ask the question openly during a sex-education lesson. The debate over “what works” in sex education is so varied. I can say for sure that creating a space to openly talk about sex and sexuality works. Just because Mike asked about the G-spot does not mean he is sexually active, conversely this question shows a sense of innocence and curiosity that is to be expected from someone of his age.
Again thank you Mike for asking!
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Nicole is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in sexuality and women’s health. After college she volunteered with the Peace Corps in Cameroon where her interest in empowering women and sexuality started. She has training in trauma informed therapy, dialectic behavior therapy and completed post-graduate training at the William Alanson White Institute in Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Nicole has created a holistic approach to sexuality and believes understanding one's own sexuality is the best place to start.