This week, we had the joy of joining powerful intergenerational conversations across Makueni, Nakuru, and Nairobi with both traditional and modern Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) facilitators. But this isn't your typical public health narrative — we're championing a sex-positive, pleasure-based approach to CSE. Why?

Because pleasure is one of the biggest motivations for sex. Yet, traditional SRHR programs often focus only on risk and disease prevention, creating fear-based messaging that stigmatizes sex and sexuality — especially for young people. That needs to change.

We’re working to build on a positive approach to CSE: one rooted in respect, rights, body positivity, consent, boundaries, joy, and yes — pleasure.

In our intergenerational sessions this week:

In Makueni, generations from Baby Boomers to Gen Z shared how cultural taboos have shaped how (or if) they learned about sex, with storytelling helping us connect across age and experience.

In Nakuru, deep insights emerged from elders, teachers, medics, and youth on how initiation, silence, religion, and even household power dynamics have reinforced shame — and discussed how we can reframe that.

What’s clear is this: when we allow honest, inclusive, and pleasure-affirming dialogue, we challenge shame with truth. And we build a world where sexuality is discussed with dignity, care, and clarity.

This work is not just about information — it’s about liberation. And I’m proud that the SRHR Alliance Kenya is walking this journey with boldness.

“The Alliance has been a great friend in helping us follow up on our rights — in the community and even at the county level.” – Young participant, Nairobi

Let’s keep going.

Leading with heart and purpose,
Judy Amina