Sexual Education

Sexual education research focuses on improving the delivery and effectiveness of comprehensive sex education programs, particularly for underserved populations like children and rural communities. Current research explores innovative methods, such as utilizing socially assistive robots and AI-powered question-answering platforms with avatar therapy, to overcome barriers like shyness and stigma, and to provide accessible information in diverse formats and languages. This work is crucial for promoting sexual health, responsible behavior, and preventing negative outcomes associated with a lack of accurate and accessible sexual education, highlighting the need for effective content differentiation from harmful or suggestive material.