Keosha T Bond, Dona Kiriella, Porche M Williams, Sarah R Vincent, Alana J Gunn
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This study explores how memorable messages of parent-child sex communication (PCSC) influence sexual agency and sexual health decision-making among 26 young Black women (YBW) through an integrated, intersectional framework. Data from the focus groups revealed that sociocultural stigma, gendered expectations, and structural barriers, including concerns about preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access due to insurance and confidentiality, limited open dialogue, and reinforced restrictive sexual scripts. Many participants relied on peers or the internet due to judgmental or absent parental messaging. PCSC was often moralistic, heteronormative, and emotionally limited. Findings highlight the urgent need for culturally responsive, sex-positive education and communication strategies that empower YBW in sexual health.
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The American Journal of Sexuality Education speaks directly to the distinct, professional needs of sexuality educators and trainers. This peer-reviewed journal provides sexuality educators and trainers with current research about sexuality education programming, best practices, sample lesson plans, reports on curriculum development and assessment, literature reviews, scholarly commentary, educational program reports, media reviews (books, videos, internet resources, and curricula), and letters to the editor. The American Journal of Sexuality Education addresses a variety of sexuality topics and audiences, presenting up-to-date theory and practice, lessons, and evaluations.
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