tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post7251379555802460956..comments2023-06-10T10:25:57.118+03:00Comments on Blue Abaya: Does Saudi-Arabia Need Sex Education?Laylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-47357234930078731382013-07-16T18:16:55.429+03:002013-07-16T18:16:55.429+03:00I do think marriage education is needed and especi...I do think marriage education is needed and especially for girls in KSA. Many of them do not know what to expect their wedding night, and they may get scared to a level of shock.<br /><br />However, for guys I can't imagine anybody reaching the age of marriage, and actually getting married, that innocent. I don't believe the couple story can be true, and if it was, it is very uncommon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-10380045010216777662013-06-25T14:55:39.022+03:002013-06-25T14:55:39.022+03:00The good thing about the this whole "educatio...The good thing about the this whole "education" process is that not only can you get classroom sessions with other couples but if you want personal advice, you can approach them personally as well. The religious scholars and other professionals there are very friendly and open minded regarding questions.<br /><a href="http://www.scalestudy.com/free-pmi-acp-test/" rel="nofollow">pmi-acp Leyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248931726246578791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-7613020745618072722013-03-28T01:59:06.110+03:002013-03-28T01:59:06.110+03:00hate to tell you that incident was real, and nobod...hate to tell you that incident was real, and nobody seemed to openly criticize the man.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-63046058919656848002013-03-27T10:12:47.770+03:002013-03-27T10:12:47.770+03:00I can appreciate these articles, as I think they g...I can appreciate these articles, as I think they give a very westernized view of living in Saudi Arabia. <br />However, I must admit that many of them are opinion based and in many ways fuel negative stereotypes western people have about Saudi. <br />For example the 90 year old man who married his third wife who happens to be 16. That sounds like something the media conjured up rather than real Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-33677665657047516062012-11-23T20:24:35.684+03:002012-11-23T20:24:35.684+03:00Laylah, it pays sooo well.you'd be saving marr...Laylah, it pays sooo well.you'd be saving marriages...the pay for that is beyond any amount. i see you more as a mentor in all areas, rather than sex in particular. marriage mentor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-78643413173968744602012-11-22T00:32:49.203+03:002012-11-22T00:32:49.203+03:00Thanks for the thoughtful comment,I don't see ...Thanks for the thoughtful comment,I don't see myself as a se ex councellor to young Saudis, but you never know! Maybe if it pays well I could take on a job that challenging ;)Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-29655221477591859592012-11-19T22:47:47.072+03:002012-11-19T22:47:47.072+03:00i'm a teacher in Canada; a Muslim too; i think...i'm a teacher in Canada; a Muslim too; i think couples really need a LOT of education going into marriage. young men and women should get puberty-ed, not "sex" ed - more like "gender-ed" - ie. now you are a woman/man and your body has different needs and acts differently than before. here's how to survive the hormones, be healthy, etc.<br />And then when it's time Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-29112622300181572112012-10-24T03:32:29.674+03:002012-10-24T03:32:29.674+03:00From Laylah's writing, she shows that not all ...From Laylah's writing, she shows that not all westerners are narrow minded and have a feeling of superiority towards other culture, so I guess that helps. I lived in the west and the east. There are close minded people on both sides and these kind of people can't live anywhere really.Affinity for Modestyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910466986019706458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-58604864362362072802012-08-13T02:04:18.296+03:002012-08-13T02:04:18.296+03:00Salam
The MEMRI website is run by the Israelis (y...Salam<br /><br />The MEMRI website is run by the Israelis (you can google it). They often post stuff to make fun of Islam, so don't trust them.Mirzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-11749264006339171842012-05-26T00:40:21.808+03:002012-05-26T00:40:21.808+03:00Salams Layla,
I think sex ed is something that sh...Salams Layla,<br /><br />I think sex ed is something that shouldn't just be taught to Saudis but to young adult muslims everywhere(when they reach puberty). <br /><br />As I have not received a proper study of this topic, I now deal with several issues in my life like stress, depression, and avoidance issues. I think that if I given an accurate and appropriate understanding of how this works,Khaleelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-31152513613574169612012-03-23T10:55:50.515+03:002012-03-23T10:55:50.515+03:00You dont want to talk about tidbits? The parents a...You dont want to talk about tidbits? The parents are just as embarrassed to talk about tidbits. There is nothing wrong with calling a spade a spade. Comeon Laylah be brave, when presented with the opportunity you should help these people see through their ignorance. You are doing a good job. Keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-37448054298263772882012-03-23T00:27:15.294+03:002012-03-23T00:27:15.294+03:00Did you read the book: "Princess: A True Stor...Did you read the book: "Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia", writer Jean Sasson? Here you can read that the princes of Saudi fly in new prostitutes from Europe every week. There's some sex education for you.<br /><br />Anyway; Why did God give us sex and sex-drive, if we are supposed to feel ashamed of it??? Doesnt make sense. Would you give a great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-86681772333344115132012-03-14T01:04:30.386+03:002012-03-14T01:04:30.386+03:00I haven't been to Saudi Arabia yet, but based ...I haven't been to Saudi Arabia yet, but based on my interactions with some Saudis, I think that sex ed is desperately needed--if not to lower the divorce rate, then definitely for the safety of the citizens. I've met female Saudis who, I discovered in the course of conversation, lack basic knowledge of how STDs are transmitted--and don't know that such diseases can be transmitted Nicolehttp://thesamerainbowsend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-18132014170134373662012-03-06T19:18:18.432+03:002012-03-06T19:18:18.432+03:00just a quick note,Saudi arabia among the highest i...just a quick note,Saudi arabia among the highest in google statistics results in searching for pornographic material,not that porn is helpful in terms of sexual education,however,the society is not completely oblivious in terms of sexual-inappropriate-education.<br />i was a teenager once in saudi,ive seen all the shady business. the least i can say that all the weird stuff that happens are Dentographerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435507833547145633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-70948556008470767202012-03-05T11:24:30.218+03:002012-03-05T11:24:30.218+03:00Faraz- Ok :) But we do agree such courses should p...Faraz- Ok :) But we do agree such courses should put into place in Saudi to help reduce divorce rates.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-72295167525311750702012-03-05T11:11:14.500+03:002012-03-05T11:11:14.500+03:00:)
I'm being very realistic from what I know...:) <br /><br />I'm being very realistic from what I know of about them and their religious learning. It's okay if you don't agree.Faraz Omarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-35149761861166319122012-03-04T12:45:36.903+03:002012-03-04T12:45:36.903+03:00Faraz-wa aleikum salaam. the link to Memri was the...Faraz-wa aleikum salaam. the link to Memri was the only available one with english translation so after quick google search I used it, didn't think the source is relevant at all and also I hadn't looked into their site to have an insight to their opinions or views on Saudi.<br />I did not claim this person represents the mainstream Saudi scholars.<br /><br />But he does represent what in Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-71675459803999921032012-03-04T12:04:38.179+03:002012-03-04T12:04:38.179+03:00Jenna-that is very sad to hear! That is prime exam...Jenna-that is very sad to hear! That is prime example why sex ed is needed also for teenagers.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-53454692313386072032012-03-04T12:03:16.162+03:002012-03-04T12:03:16.162+03:00SimpleMuslim-Where did I say I'm giving any cr...SimpleMuslim-Where did I say I'm giving any credit to that lunatic?<br />You have completely misunderstood the point.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-32391038689625212682012-03-04T11:45:50.992+03:002012-03-04T11:45:50.992+03:00ربة منزل I agree with what you said 100% and that...ربة منزل I agree with what you said 100% and that was my concerns. I think teaching children about these things leads to them doing things that they should not even know about. As far as the birds and bees go that is the parents part to speak to them to let them know that this is something that only married people do and such. As far as how to do those things that is something that should be Noorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870448171535375987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-37357690132141302702012-03-04T11:40:08.977+03:002012-03-04T11:40:08.977+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Noorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870448171535375987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-57875552559265967112012-03-04T11:37:35.930+03:002012-03-04T11:37:35.930+03:00I agree about the pre-marriage classes but sex ed ...I agree about the pre-marriage classes but sex ed is usually taught to children not grown adults. I personally think it should be taught maybe to people about to wed I would not like my young child taking classes like that though.Noorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870448171535375987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-58495700906151684512012-03-04T07:55:02.116+03:002012-03-04T07:55:02.116+03:00Totally agree with farad omar mashallah great resp...Totally agree with farad omar mashallah great response especially about MEMRI..which serves no purpose other then for 2 israeli's; Yigal Carmon and Meyrav Wurmser to spread corruption and slander amongst the muslims surprise surprise. Google it ppl if u don't believe.<br />If you asked any saudi about the "Sheikh" who was claiming that the new jeddah airport plans resembled Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-62618877439750124082012-03-04T03:17:41.580+03:002012-03-04T03:17:41.580+03:00Will let you know re: cats tomorrow. My husband is...Will let you know re: cats tomorrow. My husband is planning to visit the clinic you recommended tomorrow. Long story about the cats. Maybe I will post it to you in private. Thank you a lot of your answer. BR MMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-79786101916603468982012-03-03T10:41:56.229+03:002012-03-03T10:41:56.229+03:00Salaam alaikum,
Just to make a quick point. It...Salaam alaikum,<br /><br />Just to make a quick point. It's not true that "most religious scholars frown upon sex education" or anything of that sort, nor is the "interpretation" such. Agreed that the culture is such that people are shy about it.<br /><br />As for religious education, anyone who learns the fiqh of marriage, a very basic Islamic course that is taught almostFaraz Omarhttp://www.saudilife.netnoreply@blogger.com