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Real-life sex-ed lessons from the Sex Education stars
How do the stars of Sex Education talk about sex-ed topics with their families? Here they reveal how art mirrors their real lives at home

Leah Jewett
Sep 16, 20213 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

Leah Jewett
Sep 14, 202113 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

Leah Jewett
Jul 29, 20212 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

Jonny Hunt
Apr 15, 20215 min read


Confidence tricks – how teachers can talk about sex ed topics
Child-centred educational approaches see young people reverse-mentoring teachers and educating peers. So let your students do the talking

Leah Jewett
Apr 15, 20214 min read


How was it for you? Telling teens your past experiences
Being open humanises you, it's not lecture-y, it normalises insecurities and it makes it easier for your child to be vulnerable with you

Jill Whitney
Apr 15, 20213 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

Leah Jewett
Apr 1, 20214 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

Leah Jewett
Mar 18, 202110 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

Leah Jewett
Feb 18, 20212 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”

Leah Jewett
Feb 18, 202111 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

Leah Jewett
Feb 4, 20216 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

Leah Jewett
Feb 4, 202114 min read


Take 10 – parent advice from International Sex Education Day founder Kim Cook
It pretty much hit me like a ton of bricks that parents need to talk openly at home. They’re their kids’ first health and sex educators

Leah Jewett
Jan 21, 20217 min read


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

Leah Jewett
Jan 6, 20217 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…”

Leah Jewett
Dec 10, 20209 min read


Porn, sexting, LGBT+ issues: a father-of-two quizzes Outspoken Sex Ed
It’s rare for a man to base his public persona on being a dad. So it was interesting to hear what John Adams – the stay-at-home...

Leah Jewett
Nov 26, 202010 min read


Body of work: the upfront illustrations of Hazel Mead
“Things You Don’t See In Mainstream Porn was my first viral piece,” says illustrator Hazel Mead. “I didn’t expect it to resonate that much”

Leah Jewett
Nov 6, 20204 min read


Getting over ourselves – overcoming the embarrassment of talking with kids about sex
Parents don’t talk to children about sex. Sometimes they are worried to open that box because: “Then they’ll go out and have lots of sex”

Leah Jewett
Oct 29, 20205 min read


From the therapy room: how learning about sex in childhood can influence you as a parent
Parenting is based on modelling. People often tell me: “I never heard my parents say the word ‘sex’.” That sent them a strong message…

Leah Jewett
Aug 20, 20205 min read


Home truths: teaching your child sex ed
If you frame the subject of sex in talking about love and good, healthy, exciting relationships, you will give your child a great foundation

Leah Jewett
Jul 9, 20207 min read




