Questions from a sex smart parent… And my answers. Q: So… I’ve been doing what I considered a good job naming parts, being open and upfront with my kids about sex and their bodies. I almost thought this would be easy. Last summer, however, my 5 and 8 year old girls discovered “the jets” at … Continue Reading »
I remember learning that boys at my sleepover camp were playing a game they called Cum on a Cookie. Another name for it is a Circle Jerk. For those of you who have not had the good fortune to learn about this game, essentially a bunch of male-bodied people get in a circle and masturbate. … Continue Reading »
Mine isn’t. Or, at least, I don’t think they are. But for those who discover that their kids are using porn, remember to breathe. What this is telling you is that your kid is transitioning into adolescence. And part of that transition very commonly includes sexual curiosity and sexual arousal. Those are both healthy things … Continue Reading »
Last week I saw Isabella Rossellini perform her show called Green Porno. It’s part evolutionary biology, part experimental film and all sex ed. Quite the combo! Bella, as I like to call her now, explains in her one-woman show that she loves animals and has always been fascinated with biodiversity. The model, actor and child … Continue Reading »
I’ve written before about G Day for Girls and it’s concept to celebrate and empower girls ages 10-12 as they transition into adolescence. The event was a few days ago and it was pretty awesome. I’ve written about puberty before but I thought I would share with all of you the top 10 list that … Continue Reading »
An old roommate of mine, Kelly, ran a pre-school in our beautiful back yard in Santa Barbara, California through the 1990s. She was an amazing educator. Inclusive, creative, joyful and honest in her approach with kids. Preschoolers often ran barefoot and bare-chested in our yard among the chickens, cats and orange trees. It was a … Continue Reading »
[This post was recently featured in Melissa Carr’s blog, The Thirties Grind] Pleasure is good, yes? We can, I think, admit that experiencing pleasure in life is one of it’s great, um, pleasures. For some, pleasure a great meal with fine wine and friends. For others, yoga, a hot bath or a polar bear dip … Continue Reading »
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