Editor,

I think we don’t have to talk about sex too much. I understand that in this modern world sex is no more of a taboo as it used to be in the past. But remember that the more we talk about sex, the more our sons hunt for sex and the more our daughters get pregnant.

Some studies have shown that in societies where people do not talk too much about sex, there is less unwanted pregnancies and early maturing.

Advertising messages about sex abuse that can be seen on out door advertising here and there in our country, and more especially the excessive advertising of condom use, makes children take sex as a natural need they must experience.

I have been hearing some open talks about sex from private radios in Rwanda and I was very disappointed. The radio presenters should know that their programmes aren’t followed by mature people only.

We should approach or talk about sex with a certain modesty and in a manner that reflect morality and intimacy. In matters of sex relations, parents and leaders of this country should instill in our children the values of restraint and self-denial instead of pushing for excessive advertising of condom use.

We are poisoning our society with theories aimed at making popular the use of condoms. Please let us change our approach on this matter before it is too late. I know that some people will not agree with me, but we need to do something. Thank you.

Peter, KigaliRwanda

Reaction to the story, "Why we have to stand up to ‘sex pests’”, (The New Times, May 15)