Something wasn’t right with the skin on my kid’s penis. It was red, dry and peeling and though not itchy or sore, it was bugging him and our efforts to get on top of it with this or that cream weren’t working so off to the family doctor we went. On route, I explained that … 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 »
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 »
I spreak and write all the time about the benefits of talking to young kids about sex and sexuality. I stand by my perspective that we are doing right by our kids by sharing sound (and developmentally appropriate) information and our values around sex. And still, it can be hard. Even where we are progressive, … Continue Reading »
One of the interesting/challenging side effects of having Sexplainer is spam. Last week that meant an email promoting Healthy Hoohoo. That’s right – available in a wipe, foamer or wash. It’s gluten-free (!) and apparently removes hoohoo odour causing bacteria. Healthy Hoohoo hogwash, I say. Women struggle to have healthy relationships with their Hoohoos and … 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 »
I love it. I love it because it depicts a young woman excited to have her ‘red badge of courage’. I love it because menstruation is a word uttered rather than couched behind ‘that time of the month’. I love it because she says ‘vag’ and because it might compel us as parents to explain … Continue Reading »
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