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How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

By: Justine Ang Fonte, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Justine Ang Fonte
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There’s no denying it: Discussing sex and the private functions of the human body can make us uncomfortable. Part of being a parent or caregiver is having difficult conversations with your children to prepare them for a complex and confusing world. But at what age do we start talking to kids about sex? What information is appropriate at what time? How do we help our kids protect themselves without instilling unnecessary fear or confusion? How can we best prepare our children to protect themselves and understand how to take care of their bodies?

In the six lessons of How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, you will join sex and health educator Justine Ang Fonte as she guides you through a holistic approach to sex education for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. And this education isn’t just about having direct conversations or teaching lessons—it’s also about cultivating a safe space where children feel comfortable asking questions without judgement or shame. You will learn not only how to explain various topics concerning sex and the body, but also how to model the behaviors that will teach your kids more than you may even realize. Through discussion and creating an environment that encourages learning, you will be able to broach subjects like consent, boundaries, puberty, sexual identity, relationships, physical attraction, and self-care.

It is important to remember that sex and sexuality surround us, even if we don’t always notice. And our values, opinions, and behaviors in relation to them are constantly being witnessed and evaluated by young minds. They deserve to know the facts, to know how to ask for information, and to have the resources they need to take care of their bodies so they can be sexually healthy now and as they mature into adulthood.

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About the Creator and Performer

Justine Ang Fonte is an award-winning health educator based in New York City. Noted for her contributions to sexuality education, she has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, and the Hulu docuseries Planet Sex. On Instagram, she’s known as “Your Friendly Ghostwriter,” composing the texts you avoid sending about setting your boundaries. Justine received a Master of Education degree from the University of Hawaii and her Master of Public Health in Sexuality from Columbia University.

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I didn't finish it. there are some good points . but she sounded biased . maybe I am wrong .

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It’s kind of built up, education wise, but as a teacher you’re technically being misleading in school curriculum wouldn’t you want to teach the fundamental concepts of gender

Disappointed

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The author is more worried about teaching incusivity. but forgot about teaching factual information in regards to gender. I cannot resonate with that ideology. ignoring genetics for inclusive handling is not a win.

unfortunately would not recommend

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Comprehensive and brimming with useful information. I just wish it could offer some more universal tips on who to report to for Healthcare rather then just Planned Parenthood.

Useful tips

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I’m so appreciative of this. Very good information for sex positive parents that also want to teach inclusivity. Lessons of consent, boundaries, anatomy and how to answer those hard questions. (All age appropriate of course)

Very important information

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Agenda not education
Ideology
Places fear and guilt on being normal
Normalizes mental health disorders

Not useful

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Lesson 4 misleading to tell parents to open up your own toddlers into the confusion of how they defined themselves. Telling how you should wear them opening their innocents minds into a world of misconceptions about their sexuality. Sorry you are not going to tell me how to raise my kids even if you are using the “Joy” voice . Stay away from saying how to raising kids .

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I loved this well rounded approach to life! It taught well and loved that the author had no correct sex ed life made it more relatable!

Conservative upbringings must listen!!

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First 2 sections useful. After that misguided by ideology. Not based on biology or medical diagnosis, ie recognizing the gender issue as gender dysphoria.

Ideological

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This was a wonderful, inclusive resource that really helped me. I have kids ranging in age from 5-16, and although we've already had many conversations, this book gives an extra boost and some great places to start (or end) what could otherwise be awkward conversations.

There were quite a few things I haven't thought to bring up, and other concepts that I think my kids would like more details on, but I hadn't been sure how to address. This book is definitely going to be one I go back to time and again as my kids grow.

Great resource for avoiding the awkward

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