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[3-31] Healthy (Not Awkward) Sex Talks with Children and Teens

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[3-31] Healthy (Not Awkward) Sex Talks with Children and Teens
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The sex talk has gotten a bad rap for decades. Awkward. Uncomfortable. Embarrassing. Does it have to be that way? Not at all. Many of our preconceptions about sex talks with children and teens are actually false. If we want to help our kids understand the harms of pornography, the truth is, we have to start with healthy and positive conversations about sex. Let’s find out how. 

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In this episode, I am joined by Natasja Visser, the creator of Let’SEXplain, a program designed to help parents and teens talk openly about sex. Natasja’s approach is down-to-earth and inviting. With all her amazing practical tips I dare you to listen and not want to talk to your kids. Actually, that’s silly. Just go talk to your kids! Natasja makes it easy!

Sex talks for children and teens

Natasja began her career as a counselor in an unplanned pregnancy center. She quickly found that most of these kids never had a parent talk to them about sex. Wanting to take a positive approach, she now offers counseling and coaching to help parents and their kids make wise sexual decisions together. She’s also often called in as a school specialist to teach Sex Ed. 

In this episode:

  • Common myths debunked. Getting over our fears and understanding what kids need.
  • Get out of your own way. Tips to let go of anxiety when it comes to sex talks.
  • Preserving innocence. Layered conversations set you up as the expert (not Google).
  • What’s missing? Defining love is the most overlooked aspect of sex talks. 
  • What about porn? Healthy sex talks help kids build resilience against dangerous media.

Episode challenge

Start the conversation by asking a simple question. For a younger child ask, have you heard the word sex before? This question helps you understand what your child already knows. For teens, use a more strategic question, such as, how do you see love? Or, what’s important to you in a relationship? This question shows you’re interested in their point of view. The goal, as always, is to open the door to an ongoing conversation. 

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Concerned about dangerous content kids find online? Unsure how to approach tricky topics? Ask us about our popular guide: 10 Natural Ways to Talk to Kids About Pornography. http://bit.ly/10-Ways-to-Talk

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More about today’s guest

Natasja Visser is a certified Live on Purpose Coach. She is specialized in teen-parent conflict resolution, especially in the context of healthy sexuality. Through her private practice, Natasja Visser Counselling Centre, Natasja developed Let’SEXplain coaching program. The program assists parents and teenagers with practical guidance to navigate a risky world filled with sexual imagery and sexual exploitation. As an engaging speaker, coach, counselor, and trainer, Natasja assists youth and their parents to tackle hard choices today that will ultimately propel them into a thriving future. Natasja lives in South Africa with her husband of 19 years and two children. 

Links/Resources

Website: LetSEXplain.org

Facebook: Let’SEXplain—Home

FORTIFY – Is your teen struggling with pornography? Click here to check out Fortify – FREE for youth!

BARK – Want help monitoring your kids’ apps and social media? Click here for a FREE 30-day trial of the Bark App or download it at the app store and use our promo code: MEDIASAVVY

COVENANT EYES – Need great filtering software for your internet and devices? Click here to check out Covenant Eyes.

*Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means, at no additional cost to you, Parents Aware/Media Savvy Moms receives a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thanks for helping to support us in our mission to protect families from the harms of pornography.

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