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Sexuality and Humor: Let’s Talk!
Lighten Up the Talk Podcast with Birds and Bees Podcast Sexuality and humor? Is that a thing? Sexuality and humor – what a combination! I had the opportunity to talk with Braxton Dunton on his...
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Culture of Non-Consensual Sex: Campus Sexual Assault
Yes, they did grow up too fast. Off to college they go! Many parents are preparing for the mountainous milestone of sending their child off to college. Many parents feel ambivalent about this...
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Gender and Sex
Sex? Gender? What’s the difference? Many people use the words “sex” and “gender” interchangeably. There is a belief that a person’s gender is labeled as male or female depending on the genitalia...
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HPV Vaccine: Preventative Medicine
We all make daily choices that effect our health. Decisions, decisions We all make choices in life. Some decisions are more crucial than others. For example, last night I had to decide whether or not I...
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Sexism: Media literacy and subliminal messaging
Holiday shopping at it’s best! Shopping, shopping, shopping. I don’t know about you, but this time of year requires quite a bit of Santa magic. You know, making lists, checking it twice, figuring out...
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Redefining Masculinity: Gillette
Gillette‘s unique attempt to redefine masculinity was launched this week. In this commercial, they explain that masculinity, or being a man, has nothing to do with being strong and muscular. Rather,...
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National Sex Education Day: Consent
February 2 is National Sex Education Day On Saturday, February 2, we will recognize National Sex Education Day. It is a day in which we encourage all adults, epecially parents, to spend ten minutes...
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Talking about Mean Girls with our Daughters
Talking about “mean girls” with our daughters can be difficult, but it is necessary. As parents, we address many difficult issues with our kids. Heartache is one of them. Talking about “mean girls”...
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Advanced Sex Education: For Adults
Your sexual health changes as you get older. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Sex education is typically considered a topic of discussion for young people, our children. Parents tremble and...
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Self-Efficacy, Consent and Parenting: Model It.
Building self-efficacy can help your child experience healthy relationships. Self-efficacy is the idea that if you believe you can do something, you can. Somehow, you will figure out a way to...
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Top Tips for Tackling the Talk
Research has proven repeatedly that when parents talk honestly and openly about sex and relationships with their children, they are more likely to wait before engaging in sex for the first time and...
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What We Teach Children about Masculinity
What We Teach Children About Masculinity: Observations from the Beach Towel We can change how we define masculinity. By observing dads and kids on the beach, I was able to come to a few conclusions....
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National Sex Education Day 2020 Follow-Up
National Sex Education Day 2020 was a success! Using @SxEdTogether and #NSED, participants all over the world encouraged parents and other trusted adults to spend time with their kids talking about...
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Parents need to embrace their role as sex educators
Parents should embrace their role as sex educators May is #SexEdForAll month. May used to be Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, however there is only one way to prevent pregnancy, and that is sex...
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White Privilege and Systemic Racism: It’s time to listen
It is time to talk about white privilege. Difficult conversations spark change Talking honestly and openly about white privilege in America ranks right up there with talking about sex. No one really...
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