Virginity Myths, Erections & Periods Explained | Body Basics for Young People in Ghana

Many young people in Ghana grow up with misinformation about their bodies, especially when it comes to virginity, erections, and periods. In this first episode of Under the Sheets Podcast, we break down common myths and explain the real body basics everyone should know with Ama Governor. In this conversation, we discuss the anatomy of the hymen, why virginity cannot be medically proven, how erections actually work, and why menstruation should not be surrounded by shame. These topics are often misunderstood because conversations about sexual and reproductive health are avoided or stigmatized in the Ghanaian setting. We also talk about puberty, body changes, and growing up without clear information, and why it is important for both girls and boys to understand periods, erections, and reproductive health. This episode is part of a series created with safe2choose and FindMyMethod to help young people in Ghana access accurate sexual health education and reproductive health information. If you live in Ghana and have questions about your body or reproductive health, you can reach out to the safe2choose counseling team for confidential support. Learn more about reproductive health and counseling services here: 👉 https://safe2choose.org 👉 https://findmymethod.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Under the Sheets 03:20 Why conversations about bodies and sexuality matter 06:40 Growing up and understanding body changes 10:20 The myth of virginity and the hymen explained 15:10 Why society focuses on “virginity” 19:30 Erections explained: what young people should know 24:20 Period stigma and menstrual myths 29:00 Why boys should understand menstruation 33:40 Advice for young people going through puberty 38:20 safe2choose counseling support 41:20 Final message: what we should unlearn about our bodies #BodyBasics #SexualHealthEducation #VirginityMyth