The exhibition is also a good source of knowledge regarding HIV/Aids

The exhibition is also a good source of knowledge regarding HIV/Aids and sexually transmitted diseases.

According to the National Statistical Office, last year only around 35% of women aged 15 to 59 had a thorough understanding regarding HIV/Aids and the use of condoms as a protective shield against the fatal disease.

Even though the issue of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/Aids seems to be relatively distant from most people's lives, Ms Panatda was of the opinion that it should not be overlooked.

"Most people, especially teens, believe that the chance is very low for them to be infected with a sexually transmitted disease or even HIV. They do not consider this issue significant in their lives. But when it comes to these illnesses, prevention is better than, and even sometimes the only cure. The exhibition informs how such diseases are transmitted and how best to prevent them," said Ms Panatda.

The volunteer said that the sexuality exhibition is most suitable for high school students, as they can make sense of what they learn.

However, she suggests that parents accompany younger visitors and carefully explain what they see. Otherwise, she said, young visitors would end up learning nothing from the exhibition because they may be too young to clearly understand the topics.

When it comes to sex education, Ms Panatda said that families play a crucial role in shaping a child's perceptions towards sex. Talking to kids about sex and sexuality can be difficult but parents are better suited to educating their children about sex than teachers or textbooks.

"Parents should pay a considerable amount of attention to their children especially when they reach puberty. Fathers talk to sons. Mothers talk to daughters," said Ms Panatda. "Such communication not only enables kids to understand sexuality, it also prevents any unfortunate incidents that can possibly happen as a result of inadequate knowledge about sex." Mrs Uraiwan said she wished similar exhibitions would be held throughout the country. "Most parents feel awkward talking to their kids about sex so this is a very effective channel through which we parents can educate our own children about sex, which is one of the most fundamental elements of their development," Mrs Uraiwan said.