Abstract
Folklore is the unofficial culture of a group, the means by which information and attitudes are transmitted and interpreted within the group. There are many folk beliefs and contemporary legends that relate very directly to issues around sexuality, including pregnancy prevention and disease transmission. Through analyzing folklore, sexuality educators can learn a number of ways to improve their practice. By encouraging students to bring folk beliefs and contemporary legends to the classroom, sexuality educators can deal directly with students' deeply held misunderstandings or fears that otherwise might go unaddressed. This paper examines specific examples of what sexuality educators can learn from folklore and makes recommendations for use of this material in educational settings.