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New Sex Ed Lessons Target Strangulation | Leeds News
Starting this September, UK schools will introduce a bold new curriculum for 14- and 15-year-olds tackling consent, violence, and toxic relationships head-on—warning students that strangling during sex is a serious crime punishable by up to five years in prison. Designed to counter the influence of harmful online cultures like the “manosphere,” the lessons stress that consent doesn’t excuse actions that cut off breathing or cause harm. Students will also learn to spot red flags like phone-checking and gaslighting, empowering them to recognize and reject unhealthy dynamics. Backed by the…
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