Sex education classes are one of the annual activities organized to educate the 10th grade students at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted about sexual health and safe reproduction. This meaningful event took place with the presence of Doctor Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong from Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Doctor Nguyen Huy Binh from Hanoi Medical University.

Doctor Nguyen Huy Binh discussed health and sex education

Doctor Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong enthusiastically shares useful knowledge to students

It can be said that sex education for adolescents plays an extremely necessary role. First of all, it helps them avoid unwanted consequences, helping to reduce abortion at a young age. In addition, sex education also brings awareness about safe sexual relationships. Understanding the adolescents’ needs, the seminar was divided into two separate groups of boys and girls to help answer questions of every student.

At the beginning of the sex education class for girls, many students enthusiastically asked questions. The questions were divided into two main groups of topics: puberty psychology and safe sex. With vivid illustrations and professional knowledge, the doctor introduced them to the mechanism of puberty changes, common sexually transmitted diseases and ways to prevent infection.

Ms. Huong was excited to help the girls. She shared: “I myself have a daughter about your age. I wish to help answer all the problems that the children are having. So don't hesitate to share it with me!"

Illustration of female genitals

An illustration of the relationship between the ovary and the pituitary gland and the lining of the cervix used by doctors to answer students' questions

Accompanying the boys in this sex education session is Dr. Nguyen Huy Binh, in charge of physiology at Hanoi Medical University. Before the lesson started, he shared a few words about his experiences with this subject during his time at school, internship and work.

Doctor Nguyen Huy Binh is sharing his experiences during his internship 

Dr. Binh talked about a number of issues on sexual health and reproductive health. First of all, with his professional knowledge, he analyzed risks and offered many diagnostic methods for sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV-AIDS. At the same time, the doctor also teaches them how to handle a sexual mishap, in which the use of condoms or oral contraceptives, taking the contraceptive stick, and placing an IUD are considered as appropriate and effective treatment.

Doctor Binh talked about sexual health and reproductive health

Besides, in order to help students in puberty have a more realistic view of the male body, Dr. Binh also focuses on using images to illustrate his lectures more. And by educating them about the body’s psychophysiology ,he helped the students understand “the secrets” about their bodies during adolescence.

In addition to the parts that were taught during the lesson, the students were also extremely active: contributing ideas, asking questions as well as sharing many stories with various points of views. Both doctors are always wholehearted and skillful to answer with enthusiasm and dedication to each question about adolescent psychophysiology. That is why the sex education classes were filled with lively interaction

At the end of the seminar on sex education, the students probably gained a lot of knowledge and experience about their own sexual and reproductive health. Through this annual program, we hope that each of them will know how to choose a healthy partner, avoid risks and dangers in all relationships, ensure safety for ourselves and for the whole world.

Reporters: Chu Minh Anh - History 2124

Nguyễn Chung Kiên - History 2124

Pictures: Sources by reporters

Translator: Nguyen Khanh Linh - English 2 2023