Sexual revolution starts in China
Published: 16 February, 2009, 13:12
China has launched a nationwide sex education campaign aimed at breaking traditional taboos and tackling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Published: 16 February, 2009, 13:12
China has launched a nationwide sex education campaign aimed at breaking traditional taboos and tackling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.