An educational program or process purported to convey value-neutral information about human biology and other aspects of human sexuality. Frequently used as a vehicle to convey an assortment of values, attitudes, and moral and political judgements.

In every school, the governors must decide whether this is to be given, and, if so, must approve the outline syllabus. Sex education must have due regard to 'moral considerations and the value of family life'.

Education about sexual reproduction in human beings, sexual intercourse and other aspects of human sexual behavior.

Formal or informal lessons that people learn about sex. Informal sex education is what people learn about sex from friends, parents, siblings, television, movies, magazines, newspapers, music, and the culture all around us. Formal sex education may include classes provided in a school or in a religious setting. Sex education, formal and informal, may contain information about biology, psychology, social issues, cultural issues, moral issues, and ethical issues.

See comprehensive sex education.

Sex education is a broad term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Common avenues for sex education are parents or caregivers, school programs, and public health campaigns.