Feminist

SexSense alignes with a feminist view which recognises the root causes of violence against all genders in patriarchal and heteronormative structures and aims to deconstruct gender norms. In this regard, it supports the rights of all gender identities understood as non-binary and including that of transgender subjectivities. Specifically, SexSense supports the right to express a gender identity that does not correspond to one’s sex assigned at birth.

Non-binary

SexSense uses a non-binary approach meaning it goes beyond the gender binary man-woman to categorize gender identities. Having a non-binary approach in CSE initiatives means we are aware some people have a gender that blends elements of being a man or a woman, or a gender that is different than either male or female or that they don't identify with any gender or that it may change over time; it means we don’t assume the name or pronoun a person wishes to be addressed to; we build policies, interventions and data collection by challenging binary gender spaces and approaches.

Intersectional

Intersectionality considers the complexity of identity as a process, ever-changing and nonhierarchical and on simultaneous forms of oppression suffered by people in inseparable terms of race, gender, sexuality and class, among others. SexSense understands that without an intersectional approach, the risk is perpetrating epistemological violence by imposing one-sided values.

Evidence-based

The content, methodologies and approaches to Comprehensive Sex Education promoted by SexSense combine research with experiences and expertise to best meet the needs of the audience, and takes into account changes in culture, data and feedback received from the users.

Intergenerational

SexSense promotes initiatives which take the views and interaction between different generations into account confident of the added value age-appropriate and age-diversity can bring into quality CSE. In other words, SexSense encourages dialogue and the creation of bridges between generations, breaking taboos in a safe and positive way.

Trauma-informed

It involves an approach to health and care interventions which is grounded in the understanding that trauma exposure can impact an individual’s neurological, biological, psychological and social development.

Child-friendly

SexSense promotes inclusiveness, gender-sensitivity, tolerance, dignity and personal empowerment of all children. A child-friendly approach means the best interest of the child is always put at the center of any intervention, that environments must be safe, healthy and protective and last, but not least, that children's voices are heard.

Sex Positive

Sex positive refers to having a positive attitude about sex, accepting and respecting your sexuality and the sexuality, sexual preferences and consensual sexual practices of others without judgment, shame, violence, or discrimination, and treating sex as a normal, healthy part of life, rather than a taboo topic or something to be ashamed of.