Give it up, sisters. Ain’t gonna happen. Because if it was going to happen, it would have by now. There are endless opportunities to talk to our kids about sex, love, dating, bodies, boundaries and the whole universe of sexuality. And, as far as I can tell, most daddies are not rising (heh-heh) to this particular occasion.
The “C” Word (No, Not THAT One!)
Am I living in a feminist fantasy where everyone knows boys and men can and do "control themselves" all the time? Right now, everywhere on the planet boys and men are actively not raping and pillaging their way through their days.
Go Ahead! Be Naked In Front of Your Children. Or Not.
These are the three “Naked Questions” I am asked with regularity: 1) “Is it okay to be naked in front of my kids?” 2) “When should my kids stop bathing together?” 3) “Is it okay for me (or my partner) to be naked in front of my opposite sex child?” The short answers to these […]
Kids Who Drink Alcohol are More Likely to Have Sex
As you know, alcohol consumption = lowered inhibition = sex . Or as my witty British friend once said, “Gin is a panty dropper.” Except for me. I hate it. Talking to kids about the relationship between drinking and sex is super-duper important. You know drinking makes sex more likely, so talk about it when […]
Is puberty starting earlier?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes as well. Remember! Girls start puberty before their periods start! Here’s what we know and be sure to read this awesome article from the NY Times: The most legitimate reason for the earlier onset in girls is because they are fatter (have more fat, not […]
