This Is So Awkward

By Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward

This is so awkward…but it doesn’t have to be. These days, puberty starts earlier, lasts longer, and happens with a cellphone in hand. The most trusted voices on puberty, Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa... more

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This Is So Awkward episodes:

June 28, 2024 Erections & Nocturnal Emissions (AKA Boners & Wet Dreams)
Erections and nocturnal emissions – AKA boners and wet dreams – are big pieces of puberty that often go unmentioned unless they’re punchlines in a joke. Which is a big conversational miss, because these topics can cause unnecessary confusion, shame, worry, or awkwardness. In this episode, we break down the science behind boners and wet dreams (and yes, we also use the language that kids use) and then offer practical ways to help males manage these unexpected and uncontrollable experiences.

Show Notes:
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47min
June 25, 2024 It’s Not Hysteria with Dr. Karen Tang
Fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS…the list of gynecologic hot topics goes on and on. Gyn Dr. Karen Tang is author of the myth-dispelling It’s Not Hysteria. She takes on pretty much every question about women’s reproductive health – starting in the tween and teen years — combining science with actionable guidance.

Show Notes:
It’s Not Hysteria
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58min
June 21, 2024 The Sex Series: What Teens Need to Know
The third re-release in the series: What do teenagers need to know about sex? A lot. By the teen years, these conversations become both personal and complex. Some teens still need foundational knowledge, while others are ready for far more sophisticated information. For those who need help teasing apart what they need to know, by when, and how to say it, we’ve got you.

Show Notes:
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
Order our book This Is So Awkward
Planned parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex
Tea and consent video https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8?si=4rNEBx5YW4oeWPI_
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44min
June 18, 2024 Mood Swings
Swinging moods are a hallmark of the puberty years. And since kids start puberty earlier than ever before, so too do those emotional ups and downs. Understanding the physiology of rising and falling hormones makes it much easier to develop strategies for managing this roller coaster ride – for adults and kids alike.

Show Notes:
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
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Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com
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44min
June 14, 2024 The Sex Series: Talking to Tweens About Sex
The second re-release in a series of 3: What do middle school kids need to know about sex and when? The learning curve is steep between 5th - 8th grade. Not only is this a time when kids are progressing through puberty, but it’s also when most begin health and sex education classes in school… and also when most get their own phone. We cover how to stay ahead of all of it.

Show Notes:
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
Order our book This Is So Awkward
Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com
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43min
June 11, 2024 Stress Reset with Dr. Jenny Taitz
Stress is ubiquitous, with new stressors appearing regularly in tween and teen lives. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Taitz shares practical strategies for people of all ages to manage overwhelming emotions.
Show Notes:
Stress Resets by Dr. Jenny Taitz
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
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55min
June 07, 2024 The Sex Series: What School Aged Kids Need to Know
The first re-release in a series of 3: What do younger kids need to know about sex and when? We cover all the conversations kids need, from kindergarten until they start middle school. How to build the foundation — anatomically correct vocabulary, consent, and privacy — using age-appropriate and inclusive language.
Show Notes:
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
Order our book This Is So Awkward
Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com
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37min
June 04, 2024 Trends in Sex with Professor Debby Herbenick
Trends in sexual behaviors continuously evolve, with often older generations often judging the choices of younger ones. That’s nothing new. But today, there are some new norms that feel particularly alarming like, for example, the prevalence of choking during sex and other forms of rough sex. Professor Debby Herbenick, sexuality researcher responsible for much of the emerging data, joins us to share her insights.
Show Notes:
Yes, Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Today's Teens and Sex
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1h 5min
May 31, 2024 What Jonathan Haidt Gets Right… and Wrong
A new bestselling bookThe Anxious Generation is making big waves in the parenting world. Jonathan Haidt presents incredibly important data, but the messaging around the book is scaring many parents, making some feel terrible about their tech choices. This episode walks through what he gets right (sociological data, tech use trends, and the importance of limit setting) and what he gets wrong (specifics about puberty and brain development).

Show Notes:
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
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Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com
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53min
May 28, 2024 Health Tips for Launched Kids
Whether it’s a kid who has moved out of their childhood home or one who’s just away for the summer, there’s a list of conversations to have before they fly the coop. Dr. Jill Grimes, author of the Ultimate College Student Handbook – one of our favorite high school graduation gifts! – shares her best tips on everything from drugs to birth control to when to take yourself to the emergency room.

Show Notes:
Updated Ultimate College Student Health Handbook
Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
Order our book This Is So Awkward
Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com
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54min

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How many episodes does This Is So Awkward have?

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