This is probably an episode for parents/caregivers of teenagers, but some families will be having conversations about virginity with their upper primary school children.
In this episode, Justine and Jenny look at the outdated notion of 'virginity' and how we can better talk about this concept in a way that is less hetero-centric, more inclusive (what about people who have no interest in sex, and might identify as asexual?) and with less focus on a single sexual act being perceived as something really important. Some of the questions that come up are: what do we think about the term 'sexual debut'; how important is the concept of virginity anyway; why the typical representation in popular culture and mainstream media etc.
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/resources-for-parents/ and secondary resources here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine
This is probably an episode for parents/caregivers of teenagers, but some families will be having conversations about virginity with their upper primary school children.
In this episode, Justine and Jenny look at the outdated notion of 'virginity' and how we can better talk about this concept in a way that is less hetero-centric, more inclusive (what about people who have no interest in sex, and might identify as asexual?) and with less focus on a single sexual act being perceived as something really important. Some of the questions that come up are: what do we think about the term 'sexual debut'; how important is the concept of virginity anyway; why the typical representation in popular culture and mainstream media etc.
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/resources-for-parents/ and secondary resources here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine