Episode 53 — A 20-Year-Old ‘Friend’ Online, Pregnancy and STI Information for Kids, and Boners In this episode, Amy talks to a mom concerned about her daughter’s friend who is talking with a 20-year-old man online. She also gives some pregnancy and STI advice to a kid who called in. And she clears up some […]
How to Talk to Tweens and Teens about HPV
Most sexually active people will be infected with at least one type of HPV at some point. Usually the body’s immune system fights the virus and it resolves. HPV is highly communicable–very easy to get (and give)!
How to explain HIV/AIDS to a child
Script for talking to kids about HIV/AIDS Here is a script for talking to kids about HIV/AIDS – it’s still around and we are seeing an increase in infection rates. Get ahead of the game with this script! Sometimes when people have sex they can spread germs and get sick, kind of like sneezing and […]
Is My Teen Ready for Sex? Part 1—The Emotional Stuff (Mostly)
Discuss how pressure should not be part of the equation for your teen or their partner. How does it feel to be pressured into something they don’t want to do? The first time should be a decision based on love and respect for each other. Sex should always be a zero pressure situation.
Let your teenagers have sex at home!
One of my pals (whom I adore) posted this question: should I let my 15 year old daughter be alone with her boyfriend in her bedroom? And let’s just say people responded. A lot of people. And pretty much all of them said “NOOOOOOOOOOO fucking way!” and “When hell freezes over!” and the like. […]
