Encore: A Guide on Dating and Sex for the 21st Century Teen Boy

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Smiler, licensed therapist and an expert on boys, men, and masculinity, will discuss his new and important book, Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy. In a culture of easy access to porn, sexual violence on campus and the condemnation of sexual predators, there is both mystification and intimidation for male teens about sexuality and dating. As such, Dr. Smiler addresses the topics and the questions that too often go unanswered: What is sexual consent? What are the differences between dating vs. hooking up? What are the differences between the stereotype of male sexuality as focused only on sex vs. the reality of male sexuality as mostly an aspect of relationships. What Dr. Smiler offers boys is help in determining what sexual activities they are ready for. What he offers parents is the information they need to know when they talk to their sons about dating and sex. Don’t miss this show.