More than 78% of people surveyed believe it should be compulsory for all primary and high schools to offer sex education programs based on a national curriculum.

That's according to a study released recently by Newspoll.

Sex education has been the subject of many political battles between religious and non-religious groups in the past.

With the proliferation of sexually explicit material now freely available on the net, new questions are being asked about how sex and sexuality should be taught in schools.

The Australian Sex Party is a new political group which represents the adult entertainment industry and is running candidates in upcoming elections.

Rebecca Leaver spoke to the leader of the party, Fiona Patton.