Amy Lang is a sex educator -- and the mom of a teenage boy who is utterly mortified by his mom's career. If anyone understands just how awkward talking about sex with your son can be -- and how important it is to push through despite your the discomfort -- it's Amy.

 

Amy is the creator of Birds + Bees + Kids, a fantastic resource for parents, childcare providers and educators. She speaks frequently about sex education and has written two books about sexuality and dating. She's down to earth and a whole lot of fun. We laughed a lot while recording this episode!

In this episode, Jen, Janet & Amy discuss:

* When to have “The Talk” with your son

* How to initiate the conversation – and what to say

* Why you gotta explain oral and anal sex

* How to convey sexual values and talk about consent

Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 110:

http://birdsandbeesandkids.com/  -- Amy’s website

It’s Not the Stork: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends, by Robie H. Harris

Birds + Bees + YOUR Kids: A Guide to Sharing Your Beliefs about Sexuality, Love and Relationships, by Amy Lang

Tea Consent – YouTube video using a cup of tea as an analogy to help you and your boys understand consent

My Unfortunate Erection – song from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

https://buildingboys.net/health/sex/ -- Jen’s series of informational blog posts

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And YES, you can watch the UNCUT version of our conversation on YouTube!