Pleasure & consent

“You’re the right person”: how to talk with your child about porn

Leah Jewett

Dec 10, 2022
10 min

“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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“Your body is preprogrammed to change”: talking with kids about puberty

Leah Jewett

Jun 1, 2022
9 min

“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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Gloria Steinem and parent tips on that F word – feminism

Leah Jewett

Mar 8, 2022
12 min

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, 2022
6 min

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

205 views

“Happens all the time. No harm done”: how young people see sexting & how parents can talk about it

Leah Jewett

Feb 13, 2022
13 min

“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

490 views

8 quick sex ed questions + 8 Outspoken tips

Leah Jewett

Jan 27, 2022
3 min

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, 2022
6 min

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

196 views

Teen sexuality & identity onscreen – the short film Oleander

Leah Jewett

Dec 19, 2021
8 min

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?

288 views

“She rolls her eyes at me…”: how to talk positively with kids about sex

Leah Jewett

Nov 10, 2021
11 min

“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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How my teenage diaries helped me rethink sex: comedian Fran Bushe

Leah Jewett

Oct 14, 2021
10 min

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

91 views

Bringing up consent on Bringing Up Britain

Leah Jewett

Sep 30, 2021
3 min

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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“One day you’ll have sex…”: how to talk with children and young people about pleasure and consent

Leah Jewett

Sep 14, 2021
13 min

“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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Secret slut pages & talking sexting with kids: Dr Megan Maas

Leah Jewett

Jul 29, 2021
2 min

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

79 views

Show & tell: near-peer sex ed from Sexpression:UK

Leah Jewett

Apr 1, 2021
4 min

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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Watch The Conversation to have the consent conversation

Leah Jewett

Mar 18, 2021
10 min

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

99 views

8 burning sex ed questions + 8 quick answers

Leah Jewett

Feb 18, 2021
2 min

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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Tough questions, quick answers and true-to-life paper dolls

Leah Jewett

Feb 18, 2021
11 min

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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Tech talk – how parents can manage sexting, porn and screen time

Leah Jewett

Feb 4, 2021
6 min

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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Digital romance & lockdown love – sexting expertise from Dr Emily Setty

Leah Jewett

Feb 4, 2021
14 min

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

229 views

Getting rid of shame: parent advice from the Shameless Psychiatrist

Leah Jewett

Jan 6, 2021
7 min

Getting rid of shame: parent advice from the Shameless Psychiatrist

Instead of pretending sex doesn’t happen, talk about it. Tell your kids how babies are made as soon as they understand the concept of a baby

122 views