I do lots of reading on the topic of kids and sexuality and have amassed quite a collection of blog posts and articles that address many issues much better than I can.
Please note that many of the posts may represent ideas represent a variety of beliefs and values.
This list is a work in progress and I hope to add additional items as I come across additional resources...
Sex and Parenting
Low And Slow: My Sequel to Dad’s Sex Talk by Tomas Moniz. The Good Men Project -- December 7, 2011 Tomas Moniz takes a cinimatic look at a father, three kids, the evil media and the perils of sex education.
"The Unnamed Genitals Have a Name: Vulva" by Marcus Williams. The Good Men Project -- December 7, 2011 Great post relating to the importance of teaching your children to call body parts by their 'scientific' names -- all body parts... [Warning: This blog post is illustrated with a rather unfortunate photograph that may offend some. Not 'x-rated', but some may be taken aback]
"Stop Making Sex Taboo" by Hugo Martins. The Good Men Project -- December 9, 2011 18 year old Hugo Martins offers a young person's perspectice on what kids want, and need, to hear from their parents about sex.
"What Happens When We Don’t Teach by Our Boys About Sex" by Jayson Gaddis. The Good Men Project -- May 22, 2012 Exploring the mess we are in around male sexuality. How did we get here and what on earth do we do?
"Helping Guys Understand Relationships without Watching 'Chick Flicks': Advice for Parents" by Andrew Smiller. The Good Men Project -- September 29, 2012 Parents can hlep prepare boys for all kinds of relationships by examining those in the sports world.
"A Boy and His Penis" by JD Roberto. The Good Men Project -- October 16, 2012 JD Roberto wishes he could avoid sending his five-year-old son mixed messages about his sexuality.
"How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex" by Roger Torbert. The Good Men Project -- November 14, 2012 Start early, and lay the groundwork at each age by answering kids' questions about sex in developmentally appropriate ways.
"Early Puberty in Boys: When Should Dads Start Talking with Their Sons About Sex?" by Bonnie Rochman. Time Magazine -- November 20, 2012 With growing evidence that boys, like girls, are maturing at every younger ages, who's ready for helpful advice?
"Sex Ed and Santa Claus" by Zoe Zolbrod. The Weekelings -- December 23, 2012
"New Year’s Resolution: Change ‘The Talk' into the Conversation" by Andrew Smiler. The Good Men Project -- December 27, 2012 Andrew Smiler implores people to talk more openly and consistently about sex and sexuality with their young children.
"Bed Sex" by Ben Tanzer. The Weeklings -- February 5, 2013 Ben Tanzer wondered if he was really the right one to deliver “the talk” to his son. Turns out, he was.
"Warning Signs of Abuse vs. Normal Sexual Behavior" by Jayneen Sanders. The Good Men Project -- February 15, 2013 Author Jayneen Sanders lists which behaviors are potential warning signs that a child may be being sexually abused and just as importantly, which ones aren't.
"Father and Son Have 'The Talk' – The Yoga Pants Talk" by Cornelius Walker. The Good Men Project -- February 21, 2013 When Cornelius Walker observed his son's particular interest in a girl wearing yoga pants, he realized it was time to discuss respecting the right of women to feel safe and secure.
"A Case for Abstinence" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Undone Redone Episode 4 -- February 26, 2013 Undone Redone is a Christian-based lifestyle podcast hosted by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. In this episode, Traylor and Melody go beyond the "don't-have-sex-because-the-Bible-says-it-is-wrong" argument and take a deeper look into the important topics of abstinence and purity. They also deal with the "4 Myths about Abstinence" as they provide a practical plan for individuals and parents.
"Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Part 1" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Undone Redone Episode 5 -- March 5, 2013 Undone Redone is a Christian-based lifestyle podcast hosted by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. In this episode, Traylor and Melody discuss the deafening silence coming from the church concerning sex and sex education. God created sex as a beautiful gift, yet, instead of educating our kids concerning this amazing gift, the church has taken a defensive posture about what is and is not permissable unfortunately. Traylor and Melody pose the question, "What is the vision for the godly sexuality of our children?"
"Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Part 2" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Undone Redone Episode 6 -- March 12, 2013 Undone Redone is a Christian-based lifestyle podcast hosted by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. In this episode,Traylor and Melody discuss the practical steps parents can take in talking to their kids about sex.
"So Your Kids Caught You Having Sex" by Matthew Treadwell. The Good Men Project -- March 15, 2013 What Matt Treadwell did when his six year old caught him and his wife by surprise.
"The Way I Heard It" [FICTION] by T.L. Sherwood. The Good Men Project -- March 18, 2013 Oh no, not the sex talk, Dad. Please. But he does and it's worse than I ever imagine.
The Healthy Sex Talk: Teaching Kids Consent, Ages 1-21 by the editors of The Good Men Project -- March 20, 2013. List of parentiong action items, created in the hope that we can raise a generation of children who have less rape and sexual assault in their lives.
"Talking to Your Kids About Nuts" by Jason Greene. The Good Men Project -- March 21, 2013 One father’s conversation with his daughter about genitalia is educational for both. (This is one of my favorite pieces - it illustates the need to actually take the time listen to our children and don't give more information than is actually needed to satisfy your child's question)
"Sex." by Jamie Wright. Jamie the Very Worst Missionary [BLOG] -- March 22, 2013 Great post by the mom of two teenage sons about having a "Christian" viewpoint about premarital sex
"Keeping Kids Safe from Inappropriate Touch" by Jayneen Sanders. The Good Men Project -- March 24, 2013 Author Jayneen Sanders offers tips on how to keep your children safe from sexual predators.
"How to Talk to Your Children About Gay Parents, By a Gay Parent" by Jerry Mahoney. The Good Men Project -- March 26, 2013. Jerry Mahoney offers a list of techniques to teach children about accepting different types of families.
"A Letter to Victoria's Secret from a Father" by Evan M Dolive. The Good Men Project --April 8, 2012. An open letter to Victoria’s Secret regarding their choice to advertise an underwear line at young teenagers.
"A Father-Son Talk About Rape and Rehtaeh Parsons" by Zach Rosenberg. The Good Men Project -- April 12, 1013. How can we help prevent sexual assault in the future? Teach every child not to rape. Zach Rosenberg and his son are starting early.
"How We Can Improve Sex Ed for Boys" by Justin Cascio. The Good Men Project -- May 7, 2013. Justin Cascio talks to Elizabeth Schroeder, Executive Director of Answer, about why boys are tuning out in sex ed classes and what they want to know most (but aren't telling us).
"How to Talk to Your Children About Gay Parents, By a Gay Parent" by Jerry Mahoney. The Good Men Project -- March 26, 2013. Jerry Mahoney offers a list of techniques to teach children about accepting different types of families.
"A Letter to Victoria's Secret from a Father" by Evan M Dolive. The Good Men Project --April 8, 2012. An open letter to Victoria’s Secret regarding their choice to advertise an underwear line at young teenagers.
"A Father-Son Talk About Rape and Rehtaeh Parsons" by Zach Rosenberg. The Good Men Project -- April 12, 1013. How can we help prevent sexual assault in the future? Teach every child not to rape. Zach Rosenberg and his son are starting early.
"How We Can Improve Sex Ed for Boys" by Justin Cascio. The Good Men Project -- May 7, 2013. Justin Cascio talks to Elizabeth Schroeder, Executive Director of Answer, about why boys are tuning out in sex ed classes and what they want to know most (but aren't telling us).
The Internet and Pornography
"Parenting in a Sex-Saturated Culture" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Route1520 -- December 11, 2012 This podcast/webinar was put together by a Christian organization called Route1520. Discover today’s startling pornography statistics, tactics pornographers use to target our children, the latest laws and consequences surrounding kids and sexting, and how to talk openly with your children about sex and sexuality. Strategies for helping children put what they see and hear into context are also addressed in this informative webinar.
"A Brief Note to You, Our Children, On Being Naked on the Internet" by Mark Greene. The Good Men Project -- February 14, 2013 Okay boys and girls, here's why the opinion of your parents, teachers and preachers don't really matter on this particular issue.
"Sex in the Cafeteria: The Problems with Preteen Google Searching" by Kristi Vosper. The Good Men Project -- March 19, 2013 Kids today have unlimited access to sexual content on the Internet, much of which isn't healthy. Kristie Vosper offers tips to help parents navigate teaching healthy sexuality.
"5 Sure-Fire Ways to Motivate Your Child to Use Pornography" by Rick Thomas. Breaking Free Blog -- March 20, 2013
"Growing Up on Porn Planet" by Carl Pettit. The Good Men Project -- March 27, 2013
"Growing Up on Porn Planet" by Carl Pettit. The Good Men Project -- March 27, 2013
Were our kids sexually healthier when sexual images were harder to come by?
"Raising Responsible Digital Citizens" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Undone Redone -- April 10, 2013 Undone Redone is a Christian-based lifestyle podcast hosted by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. In this episode, Melody and Traylor discuss the ever changing technological landscape and how to stay engaged and intentional when it comes to training our children how to use technology responsibly.
"Parents: A Word about Instagram" by Sarah Brooks. Life as of Late -- April 18, 2013 A look at Instagram for the parents of elementary and middle schoolers.
"Teens and Social Media: One Post Can Last a Lifetime" by Jeff Bogle. The Good Men Project -- April 19, 2013 Jeff Bogle argues that teaching a kid how to use social media and its consequences is the responsibility of parents.
"Raising Responsible Digital Citizens" by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. [PODCAST] Undone Redone -- April 10, 2013 Undone Redone is a Christian-based lifestyle podcast hosted by Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. In this episode, Melody and Traylor discuss the ever changing technological landscape and how to stay engaged and intentional when it comes to training our children how to use technology responsibly.
"Parents: A Word about Instagram" by Sarah Brooks. Life as of Late -- April 18, 2013 A look at Instagram for the parents of elementary and middle schoolers.
"Teens and Social Media: One Post Can Last a Lifetime" by Jeff Bogle. The Good Men Project -- April 19, 2013 Jeff Bogle argues that teaching a kid how to use social media and its consequences is the responsibility of parents.
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