Introduction

Now here is a topic that many educators may not feel comfortable addressing in the classroom. But the expression "sex sells," is certainly one that many advertisers believe in. Many will agree that messages about sex found in the media certainly communicate and educate audiences. But what exactly are students taking from this message? Is the message always correct? And is anything important left out of the message? Sexually loaded media is, unfortunately, a fact of life. The solution then is to instill them with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions and protect themselves.