Sexual Rights Instrument (SRI)

There should be no laws prohibiting sexual acts between consenting adults.

Candidates for public office should be willing to disclose their sexual histories to the public.

The federal government has done enough already to eliminate discrimination against gay men.

A pleasurable sex life is very important to the vast majority of men’s overall sense of well-being.

Homosexual couples should have the same legal rights as married couples.

Women do NOT need to be educated about the most up to date means of fertility regulation/contraception.

It is a responsibility of the media, including TV and the Internet, to inform people about scientific research relating to contraception/birth control.

Sex education courses in public high schools should discuss issues related to sexual orientation.

It is unreasonable to try to provide ways for physically handicapped people to enjoy their sexuality.

High school students should be taught negotiating skills enabling them to avoid unwanted sexual activities.

It is still important to investigate the sexual orientation (that is, finding out if they are gay, lesbian, or bisexual) of those people working in any branch of the armed forces.

Laws should make it financially difficult for married couples with children to get divorced.

It is perfectly normal to have sexual fantasies.

A pleasurable sex life is very important to the vast majority of women’s overall sense of well-being.

National policy has successfully protected lesbians from discrimination.

What two consenting adults do together sexually is their business.

Men should be educated about the most up-to-date means of fertility regulation/contraception.

It is NOT the obligation of the media to inform the public about the harmful effects and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Teenagers should be given up-to-date information on how to avoid becoming a parent before they are ready.

Health insurance companies should routinely cover the majority of costs to treat the most common and curable sexually transmitted diseases.

It is acceptable to put pressure on someone to participate in a sexual activity that was initially refused.

Health care professionals should have to get parental consent before treating an adolescent (<18) for a sexually transmitted disease.

It should be acceptable for gay men to hold hands in public.

The media, including TV and the Internet, should take a major role in educating people about the harmful effects of sexual abuse on its victims.

It should be socially acceptable for two people to live together without being married.

Low-income women should be given financial assistance for the purchase of contraception.