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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
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
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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Rebecca Koon
Mar 2, 20226 min read
Consent and Green Eggs And Ham
Green Eggs And Ham is an entertaining 50-word read. But what does it teach kids about consent? Rebecca Koon questions a Dr Seuss classic
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Leah Jewett
Feb 13, 202213 min read
“Happens all the time. No harm done”: how young people see sexting & how parents can talk about it
Dick pics, peer pressure, consent… Sexting expert Dr Emily Setty explains how parents can talk openly with their kids about sending nudes
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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
Dec 19, 20218 min read
Teen sexuality & identity onscreen – the short film Oleander
In the coming-of-age short film Oleander, a teen rebels against abstinence-only sex education. Do you empathise, criticise or cheer her on?
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Leah Jewett
Nov 10, 202111 min read
“She rolls her eyes at me…”: how to talk positively with kids about sex
Consent, body parts, a Doing It checklist and the word “nice”: sex educator Jonny Hunt helps parents talk openly with their kids about sex
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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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Leah Jewett
Jul 29, 20212 min read
Secret slut pages & talking sexting with kids: Dr Megan Maas
How can parents talk to their kids about sexting? Take a few tips from Dr Megan Maas, whose new study on slut pages also touches on consent
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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
Mar 18, 202110 min read
Watch The Conversation to have the consent conversation
The men and boys I’ve watched the film with cringe because we inherently know what’s right or wrong even if we're conditioned to forget it
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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 18, 202111 min read
Tough questions, quick answers and true-to-life paper dolls
One mantra I have with parents is: “The fact that you’re talking is important. You don’t have to do it perfectly, because you just don’t”
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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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