Talking about sex and puberty with your children may feel incredibly intimidating or embarrassing! On today's episode, Bryanna Johnson, a Child Development and Marriage and Family Studies professor explains how we can create a culture of healthy conversations regarding sexuality in our homes rather than begrudgingly having a one time sex talk. Tune into this week's episode to learn when should you start talking about sex and puberty with your children, what exactly can you talk about, and more!!

Check out our references if you're interested!

Grossman, J. M., & Richer, A. M. (2023). Parents' perspectives on talk with their adolescent and emerging adult children about sex: A longitudinal analysis. Sexuality Research & Social Policy, 20(1), 216–229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00656-w 

Educate and Empower Kids (2015). 30 days of sex talks: Empowering your child with knowledge of sexual intimacy for ages 3-7. Rising Parent Media.

Educate and Empower Kids (2015). 30 days of sex talks: Empowering your child with knowledge of sexual intimacy for ages 8-11. Rising Parent Media.

Educate and Empower Kids (2015). 30 days of sex talks: Empowering your child with knowledge of sexual intimacy for ages 12+. Rising Parent Media.

30 Days of Sex Talks associated website.