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 […]
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 […]
How to Talk About: Pornography
Beginner Sometimes people look at videos of people having sex. This is called porn or pornography, and it is definitely not for kids. Your heart and mind aren’t ready to see this kind of thing because kids aren’t ready for sex. It can be scary and confusing. The rule in our family is that if […]
Tips to Help Boys Deal With Boner Madness In Puberty
How Do I help My Son Deal Spontaneous Erections In Puberty? Hi Amy! It just occurred to me that my son might need some ideas or tips for dealing with spontaneous and poorly-timed erections! Got any ideas? I feel like it’s the same category as explaining to my daughter what to do if you get […]
