sex education australia

In this episode, Justine and Jenny talk about how to get into this potentially awkward topic with your teenager. Yes, it will likely be uncomfortable for all concerned -- even the most seasoned and open of us sex education people can find this difficult.

Some of the things touched on:

Why we put it off / asking them questions about their peer group / how to get started / the importance of cross-gender chats, so fathers talking to daughters, and mothers to sons (if that's your family set-up) / why saying nothing is meaningful (and not necessarily in a good way).

Initiating a chat, either deliberately or organically, is always the best way to show your child you are up to talk about anything they may be wondering or worried about. It also means you aren't leaving them alone with things that they may need support with.

Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for resources, information and support.  (Secondary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/)
 
Thanks for listening!
 
Jenny + Justine

In this episode -- recorded as Justine and Jenny's first, so please excuse that! -- the focus is why do parents and schools feel nervous when it comes to sex ed? What are we scared of as a society? Research shows that young people receiving information about their bodies, sex and relationships doesn't accelerate interest or change behaviour.  Research tells us instead that children who receive accurate, comprehensive, age-appropriate information from a trusted source will be more likely to delay sexual activity; more likely to make better decisions about contraception and STI protection, and more likely to enjoy a mutual and consensual experience. So, why are we so frightened of talking and passing on accurate science-based information that will help kids be safer and healthier? Listen to Justine and Jenny chat about what they think as parents and educators themselves.

Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for resources, information and support. 
 
Thanks for listening!
 
Jenny + Justine

Note: we use gender binary terms in these early episodes, recorded two years ago. In more recent episodes we will use more inclusive language.

In this episode, Justine and Jenny chat all things periods. Do you need to have a chat with your young person about menstruation? Are they asking lots of questions and you don't quite feel equipped or confident to answer them? We recommend a good book or two but also conversations are always the best way to show your child you are up for a chat about anything they may be wondering or worried about.

Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for resources, information and support. 
 
Thanks for listening!
 
Jenny + Justine
 
Note: we may use gender binary terms in these early episodes, recorded two years ago. In more recent episodes we will use more inclusive language.