Here's the thing.
For today's very special episode of Safest Family on the Block, we talk about talking about sex. All of the data and research say that we get fewer pregnancies, less sexually transmitted infection, lower rates of teen sex, and even lower rates of rape and domestic abuse if we have frank, honest, comprehensive sex education and sex talks with our kids.
That can be a tough proposition. Some political narratives and religious communities even say we shouldn't do it...but that doesn't change the facts.
Today, Liza Draper, a veteran sex educator, comes on the show to talk with us about what we need our kids to know, and some of the best ways to make sure they know them.
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▶️ Liza also provided a whole list of great links we can use for our own edification, share with our kids, or send our kids to watch while we hide in another room.
https://amaze.org/ - sexual health with sections for youth of all ages, as well as parents & educators
http://www.kidshealth.org -- broad health-related info as well as sexual health, site has sections for parents, kids, teens & educators
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens & https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/sex-and-sexuality -- both thorough, parents' pages address info appropriate at different developmental stages
https://sexetc.org -- love this site and its associated publication, created by youth for youth (tween, teens, college-aged)
https://www.scarleteen.com/ -- racier, CSE only, aimed at teens & up
https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/facts/ -- Canadian, but has seriously great info with feminist bent
https://www.workplacesrespond.org/blog/teen-experiences-with-workplace-sexual-harassment/ -- about teens and sexual harassment at work
If you're headed to YouTube (and want to chuckle):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU - Consent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEAgXMtcJ0w - Consent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ikXim4wevc - Hymen/Virginity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q64hTNEj6KQ - Porn Sex vs Real Sex
https://www.workplacesrespond.org/blog/teen-experiences-with-workplace-sexual-harassment/ -- about teens and sexual harassment at work