It’s one of those conversations that’s always a watershed moment. When someone is gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise LGBTQ, there comes a time to tell the family. I’ve never met an LGBTQ person for whom this conversation was no big deal. For most, it’s somewhere between anxiety-producing and terrifying. Will they hate me? shame me? […]
For Parents of Teens and Preteens
How a Woman Is Like an Iron
What do women have in common with irons? They take a while to warm up. Men, in contrast, tend to be more like a light switch—quickly turned all the way on. Maybe you already know that. But I keep running into young people who don’t. I talk to young women who think there’s something wrong […]
TalkStarter: Is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” About Date Rape?
Everyone knows the song Baby, It’s Cold Outside, performed by numerous artists over the years. I’ve always liked it—it’s fun, creative, and playful (and in a range I can sing along to 🙂 ). So I was a bit taken aback a couple years ago when a young woman I know referred to it as […]
TalkStarters: 22 Things Your Teen Is Wondering About Sex and Relationships
Teenagers can be tough to read. You know their heads are full of thoughts and questions about sex and relationships, but exactly what’s going on in there…who knows? Obviously every kid is different. But the young adults who responded to my survey give some clues about common questions and concerns. When I asked what they […]
College Guys’ Secret Power
If you’re a young man in college, you’ve got a lot on your mind: grades, girls, sports, parties, friends, your future job. Making the world a better place may not even be on the list. But if you do want to improve the world—at least life on your campus—you have a power you may not […]
TalkStarter for Teens: “About that Doctor Appointment Next Week…”
Talking with your teen about sex improves his or her health. Obviously, knowledge about sex, reproduction, contraception, and sexually-transmitted infections goes a long way to preventing STIs and unplanned pregnancies. That information can come from you, from the school’s sex-ed program or health teacher, and from your child’s healthcare provider. But there are a couple […]
“A Woman’s Greatest Asset…
is a man’s imagination.” Have you heard that expression? If you grew up a few decades ago, you probably have. Lately, though, we don’t think that way—and our sex lives have lost something as a result. If you think about what’s sexy, it often isn’t nudity. Not that nudity is unsexy; it’s just that little […]
How Is Your Marriage Affecting Your Kid’s Future Sex Life?
When we think of teaching kids about sex, we usually think of buying books for them and having “The Talk” (or, better, a series of many talks). But the way we behave in our own marriage/partnership is at least as important for our kids’ future sex lives. From watching how the two of you interact, […]
Hookups and the Half-Way Heart
So, there’s this thing I see happening among 20-somethings. I keep hearing various young people talk about themselves or friends having hooked up with someone they’ve got history with. It may be someone they recently broke up with, and “it felt so comfortable and the sex just happened.” Or they’re semi-broken up, but haven’t really […]
TalkStarter for Teens and Preteens: Styles at School
Teen styles are constantly changing, but one thing is true every year: Kids dress for social impact. They may not care what adults think about their clothing choices, but they care hugely what their peers think. Because many teens and preteens have so much energy about clothes, it’s a great opener for parents into their […]
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