Advertisement

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...

Share this article

08.00 21 Aug 2025


Irish pupils relying on social media sexual health advice study warns


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

The Pat Kenny Show

Related Episodes

A phased rollout of contactles...

00:03:27

A phased rollout of contactless payments on local links

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:27


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:32

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 1st December 2025

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:32


First Up 1st December 2025

00:06:45

First Up 1st December 2025

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:45


Professor Tony Brabazon Dean o...

00:05:07

Professor Tony Brabazon Dean of UCD College of Business

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:05:07