Labour MP Launches 2026 Sex Education Campaign

Labour MP Samantha Niblett has launched a campaign to designate the summer of 2026 as a period of open discussion on sex, aiming to promote lifelong sex education and reduce associated stigma in Britain. The initiative, titled "Yes Sex Please, We're British!", seeks to encourage conversations about consent, healthy relationships, and sexual pleasure, culminating in a parliamentary debate on the topic in early autumn.

Niblett, who represents South Derbyshire and was elected in 2024, is partnering with Cindy Gallop, a sextech entrepreneur and founder of the website MakeLoveNotPorn. The site features user-submitted videos of consensual, intimate encounters as an alternative to mainstream explicit content. As part of the campaign, Niblett plans to visit various organizations over the summer to gather insights and foster dialogue. She has also proposed bringing sex toys into the House of Commons to initiate discussions on sexual pleasure, though she noted that security protocols may restrict this.

The campaign emphasizes integrating comprehensive sex education into the public health system for all ages and life stages. It addresses how factors such as childbirth, menopause, stress,...