-By Guest Blogger: Dr. Lea Lis- Having open conversations with teenagers about a topic that might be uncomfortable is tough, especially when the topic is their sex lives. However, wouldn’t you rather them learn safe practices and have a safe environment to engage in sexual activity if they choose to do so? Now is the […]
At some point, early in the growth of a child (and often before we’re fully ready for it) we may be hit with this sweet question, born of a healthy and natural sense of curiosity: “Where do babies come from?” If not prepared, hands may become clammy, and the mind might go blank. You also […]
-By Guest Blogger: Molly Moreau- As a 24-year-old sex educator working at a university, it wasn’t long ago that I was in the position that my students currently occupy. When I arrived on campus as a first-year-student, I knew very little about sex. Sure, I understood that condoms helped prevent STIs and pregnancy, but that […]
-By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW- Buying a sex toy for your teen can sound like a sex positive, shame-free move, but like anything else in parenting, there are several things to consider before taking action: First, what talks with your teen have you fostered around sex and pleasure leading up to this? If not many, […]
-By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW, CLC- Imagine this scene- it’s been a long day. Work tasks conquered, family is fed, house still has the vibe of the aftermath of a tornado, but everyone is safe, so it’s all good. With the kiddos in bed, and about an hour left of steam before you tucker out […]
Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids is the bestselling guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world.
It’s an inclusive, medically accurate, and comprehensive resource that walks you through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities you can begin implementing at every age and stage to normalize sexual health talks and become the trusted adult we all needed growing up.