I write all the time about talking to kids about sex. But the truth is, for many parents finding ways to broach the subject can feel super awkward and weird. Once you are IN the conversation, it goes swimmingly, but getting there can be tough. Maybe you can’t find the right segue or you get … Continue Reading »
There has been a lot of hullabeloo about Ontario’s new sex ed curriculum. So much debate and discussion about its value, relevance and appropriateness, even though, within Canada anyway, these sex ed changes merely make Ontario more in line with the other provinces. Brilliant things like this change.org petition, initiated by two young women, grew … Continue Reading »
My eldest loves popular music. And I often cringe at his choices and communicate what troubles me about songs that he sings along to. But his favorite musician right now is Sam Smith which I love since this dashing young crooner has a beautiful voice and seems like a genuinely good guy. A recent project … Continue Reading »
Backsides get a bum rap. People can get pretty hung up about bums and sex. Mostly I think it stems from histroic (and ongoing) condemnation of homos but experiencing pleasure from anal play has nothing to do with sexual orientation. So that means some people do it, and some don’t. The rigid association between sex, … Continue Reading »
Ok, have you heard about the ‘Gay Men Draw Vaginas’ kickstarter campaign? It’s quirky. It’s cute. And I’m a big fan of both. But… On the day I heard of the campaign I read the article titled ‘Pregnancy Rates High for Queer Youth‘ on the cover of my local 24Hours free newspaper. See, the thing … Continue Reading »
Vancouver’s Telus World of Science has always been a great destination for my family. Whether a place to let my pre-schoolers run and climb or a place for my elementary aged kids to explore, test, feel, watch live shows and learn through experience. I heart Science World. When Science World announced that The Science of … Continue Reading »
In my last post I tried to break down sex and gender into simple and understandable parts. I’m sure it could be clearer. In this post I offer real life examples that I hope provide some of that clarity since stories can make things real and contexualize theory. Quick review: If gender refers to the … Continue Reading »
Have you heard that trans is the new gay? Apparently gay is blasé. Everyone, from NBA stars to politicians are gay or outspoken LGB allies. Country by country (France, Uruguay…), state by state (Minnesota, the 12th state, which one is next?), GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) to Anti-homophobia Day, we are breaking down the walls of LGB … Continue Reading »
We hear it at the bar and the gym. They hear it in the playground and at summer camp. People just fling it out there without consideration of its impact. For people who identify as gay or a person reconciling their sexual orientation, the connection between homo and stupid can feel mean- spirited. It can … Continue Reading »
Let me set the scene – Your child has made it to Kindergarden. The teacher is kind, loving and sets good boundaries – everything you hoped for as your child leaves the nest and starts their academic career. Then little buddy comes home and reports that teacher read a book about a prince who loves … Continue Reading »
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