Talking The Talk - Healthy Sexuality Conversations

At every parent session I am asked what level of information about sex and sexuality is appropriate for different ages and stages? Parents play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of their child in regards to sexual health and sexuality development and that includes being their main sexuality educator and source of reliable accurate information so... Over 3 podcast episodes - number 7, 8 and 9, I'll break down by age, what is typically expected human sexuality development and behaviour for children and I'll suggest some conversations you could (read should) be having at those ages and stages. I recommend you listen to all three if you have primary school age children, in this episode we will talk about ages 5-8 years.

At every parent session I am asked what level of information about sex and sexuality is appropriate for different ages and stages? Parents play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of their child in regards to sexual health and sexuality development and that includes being their main sexuality educator and source of reliable accurate information so... Over 3 podcast episodes - number 7, 8 and 9, I'll break down by age, what is typically expected human sexuality development and behaviour for children and I'll suggest some conversations you could (read should) be having at those ages and stages. I recommend you listen to all three if you have primary school age children, in this episode we will talk about ages 0 - 5 years.

At nearly every parent session, I get asked the question: Have you watched the Netflix series, Sex Education? Followed closely with the question "What is your opinion of letting teens watch it?" Parents always praise the show saying how good it is but is it suitable for kids? Well due to Covid- 19 isolation I finally found the time to watch it - and I did so with one of my teens - here is what I think about it, be warned this is a long episode and that's because Human Sexuality is so complex and this show addresses so many of the topics.

At nearly every parent session, I get asked the question: Have you watched the Netflix series, Sex Education? Followed closely with the question "What is your opinion of letting teens watch it?" Parents always praise the show saying how good it is but is it suitable for kids? Well due to Covid- 19 isolation I finally found the time to watch it - and I did so with one of my teens - here is what I think about it, be warned this is a long episode and that's because Human Sexuality is so complex and this show addresses so many of the topics.

Have you thought about Human Sexuality and Respectful Relationships as a subject that kids should be taught during home schooling? This podcast covers what you can be teaching kids, about sex and sexuality, while they are at home during isolation.

Have you ever thought about the actual word sex and what it means? Have you ever thought about how this word can complicate and even prevent conversations about sex and sexuality? Especially with kids? This episode we talk bout the differences of sex and sexuality and what they actually mean and the impact these words have on sex and sexuality education. Vanessa will explain why she thinks we should scrap the word sex.

Vanessa what are your top tips for talking to kids about sex and sexuality? One of the most common questions I receive from parents & carers... here are 10 to get you started...

This was more a feedback and thank you from a parent, rather than a question. They called me to thank me for teaching them body safety tips to teach children as this resulted in their child disclosing some behaviour by a family member that was causing them distress.

The first episode question is from a parent who was lost for words when they received this question from their five year old: "Mummy how does the man stop the wee from coming out when he is putting the seed in the vagina?"OMG!!! That parent was me, several years ago, and I wanted someone to tell me how much detail I should tell my child regarding sex? My research for information resulted in my starting the business Talking The Talk Sex & Health Education. I hope you enjoy these podcasts.

The first episode question is from a parent who was lost for words when they received this question from their five year old: "Mummy how does the man stop the wee from coming out when he is putting the seed in the vagina?"OMG!!! That parent was me, several years ago, and I wanted someone to tell me how much detail I should tell my child regarding sex? My research for information resulted in my starting the business Talking The Talk Sex & Health Education. I hope you enjoy these podcasts.