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Leah Jewett
Nov 9, 20237 min read
“Living with a brain under major construction”: how This Is So Awkward helps parents handle puberty
This Is So Awkward shows parents – through tips, science and insight from older kids – how to navigate puberty and communicate along the way
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Leah Jewett
Aug 31, 20237 min read
Sparkles, female agency, Kenergy – parent tips & Barbie quotes
Barbie is the ultimate sex ed film. So use its teachable moments and talking points as conversation starters with your child
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Leah Jewett
Aug 10, 20235 min read
Why watch Barbie: 5 sex-ed topics to discuss with kids
Barbie is a game changer. From body image to gender role reversal, here are 5 sex-ed topics from the film to talk about with your child
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Leah Jewett
Dec 10, 202210 min read
“You’re the right person”: how to talk with your child about porn
Kids will be exposed to porn. Dr Naomi Sutton talks about how to approach the topic and how tackling sex ed at home is tricky even for her
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Leah Jewett
Oct 13, 202210 min read
Kids, mental health and Naked Beach – Natasha Devon on body image
Natasha Devons talks about girls and exercise, boys and body dissatisfaction, porn and body image, and changing kids' social media wallpaper
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Leah Jewett
Jun 1, 20229 min read
“Your body is preprogrammed to change”: talking with kids about puberty
Cath Hakanson of Sex Ed Rescue gives parents a steer on talking with kids, tweens and teens about the changes they’ll go through in puberty
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Leah Jewett
Mar 8, 202212 min read
Gloria Steinem and parent tips on that F word – feminism
Still going strong, feminist icon Gloria Steinem has endorsed the work of Outspoken Sex Ed! Here’s how parents and kids can discuss feminism
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Leah Jewett
Jan 27, 20223 min read
8 quick sex ed questions + 8 Outspoken tips
We have 8 tips on taking 10 minutes on 2 February – International Sex Education Day! – to talk with your child about sex and relationships
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Leah Jewett
Jan 27, 20226 min read
Vulvas vs vaginas – what can I say?
Do the words vulva and vagina make you uncomfortable? If so, why? Get vocal with our 10 thought-provoking, conversation-starting questions
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Leah Jewett
Jan 6, 20223 min read
Proof positive: how the Children’s Commissioner report validates parents talking openly
A new report highlights tips from young people on how parents can talk openly with their kids about often-sexualised online pressures
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Leah Jewett
Jan 6, 20224 min read
Let’s hear it from the kids: young people’s tips for parents on talking openly
Young people give advice to parents on how to talk openly about porn, sexting and online harassment in a Children’s Commissioner report
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Leah Jewett
Oct 14, 202110 min read
How my teenage diaries helped me rethink sex: comedian Fran Bushe
Comedian Fran Bushe’s book My Broken Vagina talks about how her teenage diaries helped her understand sex, desire and her body then and now
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Leah Jewett
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Bringing up consent on Bringing Up Britain
On the BBC Radio 4 series Bringing Up Britain, Outspoken Sex Ed co-founder Yoan Reed talks about talking, and acting out, consent with kids
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Leah Jewett
Sep 14, 202113 min read
“One day you’ll have sex…”: how to talk with children and young people about pleasure and consent
Consent and pleasure are two of the most vital, and daunting, sex and relationships topics to talk with your kids about. Here’s how to start
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Jonny Hunt
Apr 15, 20215 min read
Confidence tricks – how parents can talk about sex ed topics
If you’ve never had open conversations, it’s embarrassing. But break that cycle so that when your child is an adult they’ll want to talk
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Leah Jewett
Apr 1, 20214 min read
Show & tell: near-peer sex ed from Sexpression:UK
We have the unique experience of being the first generation to teach RSHE that has grown up with technology platforms and online pressures
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Leah Jewett
Feb 18, 20212 min read
8 burning sex ed questions + 8 quick answers
First look at your own experiences and values about love, intimacy, sex, relationships. Use correct terms for body parts. Be LGBT+ inclusive
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Leah Jewett
Feb 4, 20216 min read
Tech talk – how parents can manage sexting, porn and screen time
A huge part of safeguarding your kids and improving their mental health involves having everyday conversations about sex and relationships
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Leah Jewett
Feb 4, 202114 min read
Digital romance & lockdown love – sexting expertise from Dr Emily Setty
What does your child understand sexting to be? Maybe your daughter hasn't heard of dick pics; maybe your son isn't involved in image sharing
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Leah Jewett
Dec 10, 20209 min read
Hot topics to tackle – parent advice from the Global Teens doctor
Role play is a great way to put kids in the hot seat. Say: “You’re with this good-looking guy at a party and you’ve both had a few drinks…”
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