Talking To Your Teen About Sex with Dr. Lanae St. John

Welcome to episode 30 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Lanae St. John. In this episode, we discussed why it’s important to talk to teens about sex and the importance for parents to create a safe space for their teens.

Lanae St. John, DHS, ACS, is board certified sexologist, sexuality educator, and writer. She received her Doctorate in Human Sexuality from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, where she focused on Child and Adolescent Sexuality. She develops curriculum, teaches classes, and works with clients to normalize conversations about sexuality between parents and children.

 

In this episode, you will hear:

 

• How Lanae became interested in child adolescent sexuality
• Why it’s important to talk to teens about sex
• How it’s not always sufficient just to rely on schools for sex education
• The need for clarity and correct information in sex education
• Ways in which parents can discuss consent with their teens
• How parents can help facilitate the coming out process for homosexual teens
• The importance for parents to create a safe space for their teens
• How parents support their teens if they are engaging in risky sexual behaviour
• The importance for teens to not fear the reactions of their parents when discussing these issues

 

Resources

http://www.themamasutra.net

MamaSutra@me.com

https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8

https://www.ted.com/talks/al_vernacchio_sex_needs_a_new_metaphor_here_s_one

http://www.uua.org/re/owl 

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