Samantha Niblett’s campaign for lifelong sex education has gained significant traction, aiming to make 2026 the ‘summer of sex’ in the UK. This initiative seeks to foster open and inclusive discussions about sex, addressing the societal stigma that often surrounds the topic.
Niblett, who was elected as a Labour MP for South Derbyshire in 2024, has expressed her desire to secure a debate in Parliament on lifelong sex education in early autumn 2026. The campaign’s tagline, ‘Yes Sex Please, We’re British!’, encapsulates its goal of normalizing conversations about sexual health and pleasure.
To further this cause, Niblett plans to bring sex toys into Parliament, aiming to encourage candid discussions about sexual pleasure. She has also met with representatives from Love Honey to discuss the health benefits of masturbation, highlighting the need for comprehensive sex education that goes beyond the traditional medical approach.
Niblett has been vocal about her own experiences with sex education, describing it as ‘pretty medical’ and lacking in discussions about pleasure. She believes that education should be the ‘biggest tool’ in combating societal stigma around sex.
In addition to her campaign efforts, Niblett has engaged with content from MakeLoveNotPorn, which showcases ‘real people having messy, funny, intimate, sensual sex’. She supports the BBC’s initiative to create and publish more educational adult content, emphasizing the importance of portraying healthy sexual relationships.
While the Labour government is moving forward with a ban on certain types of online pornography, Niblett argues that it is equally crucial to educate the public on what is beautiful and normal about real sex and love. She stated, “Whilst government can and is taking action to block and ban harmful content online, we need to ensure we’re educating on what is beautiful and normal about real sex and love in real life for every consenting person in the UK.”
Niblett’s campaign is not just political; it is personal. She hopes to gather insights from various organizations and individuals to enrich her understanding of sexual education. “What I am hoping is that by the time we get to summer recess, I have got a whole bank of organisations to visit and speak with and gather information,” she remarked.
As the campaign progresses, Niblett acknowledges the challenges ahead. She stated, “If I could rewire my brain… It’s not too late, I’m hoping that, actually, this summer of sex is also an education for me.” Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific outcomes of her campaign, but the push for a more open dialogue on sex education continues to gain momentum.
