Re: Sex education
^ not really… i used to live in dubai so i can say from observation that being pregnant wasn’t a huge deal there. i think they more of those fab designer preggo clothes stores there than here. it might be because of the large number of expats there too- they’re generally more open than, for eg. saudia arabia.
i think that mentality varies from family to family- in pakistan, its considered more of a taboo subject maybe because its a visual reminder that you and your husband had sex and that makes people uncomfortable? d’oh! 
my family has its quirks, but AH, they’re not bizarre about pregnancy. iA i’ll be sharing my scans, the baby’s movements, all the ups and downs with them, and i can’t wait!
and another thing, i’m all for wearing smart, fitted, appropriate clothing and reveling in the experience, instead of walking around in a frickin’ tent because its “shameful”. and so many pregnant women in pakistan just seem to socially disappear and when you do see them, they’ve got these huge chaadar’s wrapped around them as if to hide their belly.
i mean, honestly. its the singular, most miraculous and blessed experience you could have in your life, as a human being- to not only create a baby but to then grow it inside you and give it strength. it is definitely nothing to be ashamed of or horrified by. can you tell that attitude is a pet peeve of mine? grrrr.