The cervix is the opening between the uterus and the vagina. Usually it is closed, but it has to open up really wide when a baby is born. It’s made to do this. When girls get older around age 21 or so, when they go to the doctor, they will do an examination of the […]
How to Talk About: Biological Sex
Beginner Your “sex” is whether a person is male (has a penis and all the male private parts*) or female (has a vulva and a vagina and all the female private parts*). “Sex” is the physical body you were born in – whether you are male or female. Intermediate Most everyone is born with […]
When The Kids Walk In On You!
What To Do When Your Kids Walk In On You Having Sex First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! How fabulous that you managed to make time for some loving. Secondly, BUMMER! Nothing spoils the mood like the pitter-patter of tiny feet, gasps, and commentary along the line of “What the heck are you two doing?!” Here’s how […]
Amy Answers Your Questions
Hi Amy, My 9-year-old daughter is very curious about sex. I have been having conversations with her about it for several years now. We have several books that talk about how natural it is and explains everything. When I was growing up, I basically got my information from my friends, and I don’t want […]
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools Guest post by Christy Keating Did you see that last month, Washington’s governor signed into law a bill that requires schools to provide comprehensive sexual health education? He did, and it’s a fantastic step forward. Bills like this are always controversial and disliked by those who don’t […]
