Rising above a 'taboo' to educate

Pallavi Barnwal who is in her 30s, left her high paying job to educate people on sex. While speaking about the impediments she comes across on a daily basis in her quest to educate, Barnwal pointed out that despite the challenges, it is a learning lesson for her.

New Delhi: She is independent, sophisticated, a single mother and just walked out of a marriage. What she is doing after leaving her high paying job of Rs 1.5 Lakhs will raise several eyebrows in a conservative society. In her 30s Pallavi Barnwal is educating hundreds of people on a subject still closeted out in an ideal 'sanskari' family.

"This subject is a taboo. People can't accept it. Ironically, India is the 3rd country with maximum porn viewership. In fact, a study has also said that the majority of people in colleges watch adult sites," said Barnwal. Pallavi Barnwal is a sexuality educator.

A single mother to her 7-year old kid, Barnwal says, "It is difficult to run my family, but I am happy that I am contributing something good for the society."

While speaking about the impediments she comes across on daily basis in her quest to educate, Barnwal pointed out that despite the challenges, it is a learning lesson for her.

Barnwal who did a special course on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), stressing on the need for proper sex education said, "Outside, in most of the countries, CSE is an integral part of the school curriculum." She also highlighted that UNESCO states CSE is an essential human right.

With India being the fastest growing population, the need to impart proper sex education among its people continues to be the need of the hour.