How To Report A Coach’s Totally and Completely Inappropriate Sexual Comments? Hi Amy! A couple of years ago I asked you about talking to my son, then 13, about upcoming sexual issues and how to approach this as safely as possible for him. You were very helpful and also kind to offer support if […]
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. […]
Episode 18 — Dad Not Cool With Bi-Sexual Daughter and Explaining Periods to 5-Year-Olds
Dad Not Cool With Bi-Sexual Daughter and Explaining Periods to 5-Year-Olds In this episode a stepmom wonders how to handle her husband’s freak out about his bi-sexual daughter and what to do about the girls bible-thumping, homophobe bio-mom. Also, a mom of 5-year-old twins wants to know how to explain periods, since their older sister’s […]
How Do I Navigate Through Teenage Waters?
Some advice from a recent email response that just might be relevant to you! Q: My 15 year old daughter is in a close relationship with a wonderful person who is non-binary, considers themself lesbian, and was assigned female at Birth. They have known each other since 6th grade, and began a dating relationship last […]