Track 6: Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Amy Lang
We are getting a little awkward and weird in this episode, as we explore the topic of talking to kids about sex. Amy Lang, a seasoned sexual health educator, helps to unpack the best ways to approach conversations about sex and puberty with children of all ages.
We cover why starting these discussions early can be crucial, how to navigate the puberty talk, and how to tackle serious subjects like consent and sexual assault. This episode is a reminder to parents that it’s okay to accept the uncomfortableness you may feel during these conversations, but equally important to have them, and move through these uncharted waters with your kids, together.
Amy shares:
What research reveals is the best time to start talking to your kids about sex and how to start!
Navigating puberty, periods, and masturbation—what to say and how to say it
How parents can foster open and honest communication so kids feel safe coming to them (or a trusted person) about sexual assault, whether it happened to them or someone they know
Why sharing inappropriate pictures is always a terrible idea
About my guest: Amy Lang has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. With her lively, engaging, and down-to-earth style, she helps parents become comfortable and confident talking with their kids. Amy’s books, online solutions center, and podcast show parents they really can become their kids' go-to birds and bees source.
Amy is still married to her first husband and they are getting the hang of parenting their recently launched man-child. She lives in Seattle WA and you can learn more about her work at BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com and BBKPros.com.
Episode references:
Amy’s website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/
Amy’s podcast, Just Say This: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/category/podcast/
Amy’s Porn Talk Kit: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/sex-education-classes/how-to-have-the-sex-talk/#pornkit
Bark Parental Monitoring App: https://www.bark.us/
Never Have I Ever (TV series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10062292/
Consent for Kids (book): https://a.co/d/0bGyWu2U
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay