This research paper addresses the shortcomings of formal sexuality education in Slovenia, which adopts a sex-negative approach and focuses on a health-reproductive model and associated risks, such as unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The research proceeds from the premise that the content of informal sexuality education fills the gaps left by the formal system. The primary objective of this paper is to analyze the content of informal sexuality education sources —such as various media products, online content, and the activities of non-governmental LGBTIQ+ organizations—and to compare it with the content provided by formal sexuality education. Using qualitative content analysis, a review of the literature on formal sexuality education and contemporary international guidelines for sexuality education, and a focus group conducted with young people, we found that informal sexuality education surpasses formal sexuality education in all aspects. It approaches sexuality in a more positive, comprehensive, and inclusive manner. Furthermore, in contrast to formal sexuality education, it is largely consistent with contemporary guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education. The study concludes that young people are dissatisfied with the content of formal sexuality education and consequently turn to informal sources for information.
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