Adolescent sexuality and problems of sex education in Ukraine

The article dwells on analysing the main trends characterizing sexual life of modern teenagers using example Ukrainian high school students. authors present an overview scientific approaches to study life, in particular, sociological studies behaviour young people West and Ukraine. paper draws attention some consequences “sexual revolution” regarding impact health (HIV/AIDS; sexually transmitted diseases; teenage abortions, violence, etc.). analysis features inherent adolescents (frequency contacts; number partners; age gender characteristics respondents) is based results three representative among schoolchildren Kharkiv region (1999 2013) four regions Ukraine (2021). Sociologists V.N. Karazin National University Sociological Association carried out these studies. Such social as “age debut” dynamics changes this indicator were analyzed data Western sociologists. Some negative early are described (sexual development disorders, mental diseases, unwanted pregnancies, prostitution, Attention paid issues systematic education enlightenment preserve reproductive health. analyze role parents, educational process school, programs formation safe skills a responsible attitude their loved ones.