In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie tackle the word everyone whispers but rarely discusses out loud: sex. From awkward childhood lessons to today’s culture wars, they trace how sex education has evolved, and why silence, shame, and politics have shaped generations of misunderstanding.

Listeners can expect:

• Personal stories of early sex-ed experiences (yes, including Saved by the Bell and nuns in Catholic school)
• How U.S. sex ed shifted from abstinence-only to risk reduction to today’s fractured landscape
• Why silence and shame put kids at risk, from abuse prevention to reproductive health
• The role of inclusivity in fighting stigma, toxic online spaces, and rape culture
• Real-world solutions that work: peer educators, LGBTQ+ support programs, and healthcare–school partnerships

The bottom line? Comprehensive sex education saves lives.

Elizabeth and AnnMarie close with a call to action for parents, educators, and advocates: know your state’s policies, reflect on your own education, and commit to breaking the silence for the next generation.

Next week: the curtain lifts on fertility clinics — from snake oil to evidence-based care.