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Irish pupils relying on social media sexual health advice study warns

Nearly two-thirds of students questioned in an educational program believed that using contracept...

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08.00 21 Aug 2025


Irish pupils relying on social media sexual health advice study warns


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08.00 21 Aug 2025


Nearly two-thirds of students questioned in an educational program believed that using contraception can cause infertility. Much of the misinformation that they’re exposed to comes from online sources, like social media and Chat GPT.  

Debunking the Myths, a sexual education programme based at The Rotunda Hospital, provides accurate and reliable sex education without judgement. Pat was joined on the show by Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital and Lead doctor on the new programme.


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