This Is So Awkward shows parents – through tips, science and insight from older kids – how to navigate puberty and communicate along the way

Barbie is the ultimate sex ed film. So use its teachable moments and talking points as conversation starters with your child

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

Dr Nadine Thornhill talks about changing our language, what if your child comes out to you, and how all parents and kids can be LGBT+ allies

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

Mix and match the 9 celebs and public figures with what they said – to and about – LGBT+ people on coming out, being out and their family

How can parents be LGBT+ allies? Justin Tindall of It Gets Better talks about growing up queer, coming out and how to change our language

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

Still going strong, feminist icon Gloria Steinem has endorsed the work of Outspoken Sex Ed! Here’s how parents and kids can discuss feminism

We have 8 tips on taking 10 minutes on 2 February – International Sex Education Day! – to talk with your child about sex and relationships

Do the words vulva and vagina make you uncomfortable? If so, why? Get vocal with our 10 thought-provoking, conversation-starting questions

In the coming-of-age short film Oleander, a teen rebels against abstinence-only sex education. Do you empathise, criticise or cheer her on?

Consent, body parts, a Doing It checklist and the word “nice”: sex educator Jonny Hunt helps parents talk openly with their kids about sex

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

Written by young people, the LGBT+ Youth Manifesto details in 12 steps how to raise awareness about LGBT+ issues and how to improve lives

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

We have the unique experience of being the first generation to teach RSHE that has grown up with technology platforms and online pressures

First look at your own experiences and values about love, intimacy, sex, relationships. Use correct terms for body parts. Be LGBT+ inclusive

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”

A huge part of safeguarding your kids and improving their mental health involves having everyday conversations about sex and relationships