In this conversation, Jess from Ask Educator discusses the importance of sexual health education for children, particularly in relation to gender identity and expression. The dialogue explores how parents can address their discomfort with these topics, the biases that children form early on, and the role of illustrations in making sexual health education more accessible. Jess emphasizes the need for open conversations about gender and sexual orientation to empower children and combat societal norms that can be oppressive. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the gender binary and the impact of colonialism on our understanding of gender.