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”

When I discuss periods, I’m met with a range of openness – some people are happy to talk and some are still confused as to why I’m there

“Hopefully one day people of all ages everywhere will realise they are so much more than their bodies” – girl aged 15-17

I wanted to show children normal bodies and that there’s loads of different ways to be and they’re all fine. I don’t want to be proscriptive

Parenting is based on modelling. People often tell me: “I never heard my parents say the word ‘sex’.” That sent them a strong message…

Girls and boys hold onto lots of angst and myths about periods – they need permission to be able to talk about them. The stigma is so strong

Talk to your daughter. Aim to have healthy, positive and candid conversations focusing more on what our bodies do than on how they look

We make it clear: good sex (whatever that means to young people) can contribute positively to their wellbeing. Bad sex can do the opposite

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

25 June publicly celebrates the private talks about sex & relationships that we have with our kids. Here's how you can join in…

If the school biology teacher thought they had it rough, parents nationwide are wondering how to give their kids the sex ed they deserve

Anime gave me the confidence and understanding that sex and bodies are nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. I wish I’d known that growing up

It’s rare that teenagers talk with trusted adults, although they do see this as a way to reduce the negative impact of porn

Boys are told to be strong, tough, competitive, aggressive, the best. Be a leader. They’re ostracised if they show emotion or vulnerability

What do you say to boys to convince them that they should be good people? How do you teach anyone that what they’re doing is harmful?

We bring up children to be polite and to say: “Sorry I wasn’t able to eat all the carrots” instead of: “I didn’t like the carrots”

For years we’ve heard about the need to empower girls. But do they feel empowered?

“Kids tied me down and freed me up…” Our favourite highlights from this year’s Pregnant Then Screwed Live conference

“I remember the day my daughter came home from nursery and said: Pink is for girls, blue is for boys,” says the co-founder of Lifting Limits

Start the sex-ed conversation. You'll safeguard your children, shore up their mental health and in the process strengthen your connection…