"Sex education in homes and families depends on comfort levels and reservations. Many families just cannot discuss sex and sexual matters with their kids. That is the reason why sex education in schools is a must," she says.

"But this should happen only with proper professionals who are trained. With so much exposure these days, through the internet and the television, kids, in their minds put information together and most of the times, it becomes mixed-up, confused piece of information," she concludes.

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