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Episode 58: Discussing Sex with Our Children: When, How, Why

One of the most dreaded topics most parents probably think about when it comes to their children is sex. That’s at least the case for my listeners, as I got probably the most questions about this topic than any other before. 

I invited Amy Lang onto the episode today to talk all about sex, and she didn’t disappoint. She has such great suggestions that will certainly give confidence to those parents that feel totally uncomfortable. 

Amy Lang is a sexuality educator who helps parents become their kids go-to Birds and the Bees expert. Amy started her company Birdandbeeandkids.com back in 2006 when she took her years of sexual health education and her master’s degree in adult education to create her brand. 

In today’s episode, we answer many of your questions when it comes to talking about sex and sexuality with our kids. I found this episode to be really helpful and I hope that you do too!

In this episode we discuss:

• When and how to start having the sex talk with your child
• How discussing sex with your child at a young age will keep them safe
• The varying ways different states offer sex education in public schools
• America’s societal views on nudity versus other countries

Resources:

• Kids Book List
• Birds + Bees + YOUR Kids: A Guide to Sharing Your Beliefs about Sexuality, Love and Relationships
• Dating Smarts – What Every Teen Needs To Date, Relate Or Wait
• Parental Control App: Bark
• Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education 
• Garbanzo Crack Recipe

Connect with Amy Lang:

• Instagram: @birdsbeedskids
• Facebook: @birdsbeeskids
• Listen to her podcast
• Check out her blog
• Head to her website, Birds + Bees + Kids

Connect with Lynzy:

• Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine
• Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine
• Sign up for the weekly newsletter here

Questions Asked In The Episode:

1. When should parents start talking about sex with their children?
2. What’s the timeline that you have as a suggestion for parents when they want to start exploring this topic?
3. What can happen if you haven’t had the sex talk with your child before middle school?
4. Do you have a suggestion as to when we talk to our kids specifically about pornography and how to broach that subject?
5. How should we be talking to kids when they start to explore their bodies?
6. Do you have book recommendations for breaking the ice before the sex talk?
7. Are most schools in the US required to have some sort of sexual education within their school system?
8. What are your suggestions for parents who are very uncomfortable about these conversations?
9.  Is there any specific curriculum that you know of for parents that is more conservative and not Christian based?
10. My daughter asked me about sex when she was nine and I froze, is she too young?
11.  What would you suggest to parents who aren’t even comfortable talking about correct anatomy names?
12.  How do I explain to my six year old daughter why boys can spend summer without shirts on but she cannot?
13.  What should I do when my kids hear things at school but aren’t mature enough to understand?
14. Can you extend filters onto laptops and phones?