Parents often ask me how to talk to their developmentally and physically disabled children about sex. It’s a good question – it seems like something that should happen differently than with their other kids, but it’s not that much different. These kids need the same information as every other kid, the only difference being a […]
The Biggest Parenting Mistake EVER…
…Thinking “Not MY Kid.” That’s it. Pretty simple, eh? Decide, right now, that they will eventually: Ignore you/your family rules/sage advice Ignore their intuition Follow the herd Have sex Drink booze Try pot Try other legal and illegal drugs Drive over the speed limit Text while driving Talk on the phone while driving Do all […]
We Are Holy Sexual Beings: A Poem for Believers
This is the poem/prayer Amy Johnson read during our teleclass yesterday. You can buy the recording of the class here. WE ARE HOLY SEXUAL BEINGS We are holy sexual beings! Created in the very image of God! Divinely and precisely made. Knit together in our mothers’ wombs. Each with an exquisite pattern of our very […]
Guilt, religion and sex
I’m fresh from the Bible Belt where I was the featured speaker at a childcare provider appreciation day. Kingsport, TN is a really lovely place – and I even got to sit in Johnny Cash’s rocking chair at the Carter Family Fold. Here I am, “Flatfooting” and having a great time! As you can probably […]
Abstinence Panties! There’s the answer!
I love this lame-ass idea! Some mom has decided that sexy, boy-short style panties with slogans like “Zip it!” and “Not tonight” will help teens wait for sex. Um. Do they not hear themselves? Sexy. Panties. Hidden messages. Seems like a recipe for encouragement to show them off – which is most likely what’s happening. […]
