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Welcome to Beyond the Hookup! Robyn and Heather are sisters who through education, real life situations, and research discovered the need for TRUE and thorough sex education. Not only do todays teens need sex ed, but parents need help in how to talk to their teens about sex too! Beyond the HookUp wi…

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  • Dec 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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How To Series: How to Know if a Relationship is Healthy or Unhealthy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 46:30


Robyn and Heather delve into aspects and signs of healthy relationships and warnings of unhealthy relationships. Take a listen to this episode to learn more about how to know if you have a healthy relationship and how you might be able to turn some unhealthy aspects of relationship into healthy ones. How do you know if you or your partner is abusive? We cover that also! S.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and TwentiesBrené Brown The Anatomy of Trust

How To Series: How to Break Up

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 42:26


Robyn and Heather tackle the next topic in their "How To" Series: How to Break-Up. The sisters discuss when and how to break-up. They touch on what to do if you're struggling with big feelings after a break-up and more! S.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties

How To Series: How to Avoid Getting Hurt

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 18:36


Robyn and Heather begin a new "How to" Series. Today's episode focuses on "How to Avoid Getting Hurt." They talk about how to not get hurt andwhat a relationship requires.

How To Series: How to Begin a Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 34:12


Robyn and Heather begin a new "How to" Series. Today's episode focuses on "How to Begin a Relationship." They talk about how to get to know someone, how to know if you want to ask them out, and much more!

Katie Wolfe: All the Questions, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 44:25


Robyn and Heather welcome Sex Educator Katie Wolfe. Katie brings ALL THE QUESTIONS she gets from teens and young adults during her sex education classes. In today's episode, which is Part 2 of the interview, we touch on a variety of topics that listeners of all ages will want to hear!Information for TeensInformation for Parents

Katie Wolfe: All the Questions, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 33:01


Robyn and Heather welcome Sex Educator Katie Wolfe. Katie brings ALL THE QUESTIONS she gets from teens and young adults during her sex education classes. In today's episode, which is Part 1 of the interview, we touch on a variety of topics that listeners of all ages will want to hear! Information for TeensInformation for Parents

LeAnn Gardner: Unpacking Healthy Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 62:18


Robyn and Heather are joined by sexuality educator and therapist, LeAnn Gardner, where we unpack gender dynamics and emotional boundaries as they relate to relationships. This episode is a great discussion of Wraparound Sex Education, relationships, gaslighting, and more!!Find LeAnn on FacebookThe Talk: How Adults Can Promote Young People’s Healthy Relationships and Prevent Misogyny and Sexual Harassment

Dr. Soo Battle: Safety, Consent, and Sexting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 55:33


Join Robyn and Heather as we have a meaningful and information filled conversation with Dr. Soo Battle. Dr. Battle is a pediatrician and well-respected child advocate in Texas. Her goal is to educate children and parents about the issue of child sexual abuse and safety. http://campcareful.com/

Media Minute 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 24:47


Join Heather and Robyn for another Media Minute! We love taking media and relating it to conversations for comprehensive sex education. Today we talk about the Hulu show "Normal People." Come here everything you need to know-without giving too many spoilers-about this show, relationships, and HOW it can spark conversations in real life!

Media Minute 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 17:30


Join Heather and Robyn for their very first Media Minute! We love taking media and relating it to conversations for comprehensive sex education. Today we talk about the Netflix show "Sex Education." Come here everything you need to know-without giving too many spoilers-about this show and HOW it can spark conversations in real life!

Bystander Intervention

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 58:00


Robyn and Heather discuss what Bystander Intervention and how to intervene in safely. They discuss the 5Ds of Bystander Intervention plus the Dos and the Dont's. It's on Us60 Minutes - Chanel Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT9xtrLLPFchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdqrIoQc1PMhttps://vimeo.com/263259671

COVID-19 and Consent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 30:32


Robyn and Heather kick off Season 2 with an episode that outlines some of the topics they intend to cover this season! They talk about how the 5 Cs apply to situations around COVID-19 plus the introduce the topic of Bystander Intervention.

Tiger King during Covid-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 29:19


#023-Robyn and Heather have a unique take on one of the shows they've watched during their social distancing for COVID-19, the popular Tiger King! Robyn discusses the parts of the show that relate to sex education and what people should know about the types of situations that occur during the popular show.

Episode Reboot: Intro to the 5 Cs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 43:59


#022 Robyn and Heather discuss how teens "get started" with sex ed! They walk through the keys to sexuality of knowledge, values, and exploration. Heather also reveals her family's foundation for how they approach the topic of sex ed and sexual ethics. They cover each subject with both humor and real-life examples.Beyond the Hookup WebsiteIt's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H Harris

Social Distancing, Relationships, Talking to Parents, and COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 32:04


Robyn and Heather discuss how to connect during this time of social distancing and quarantine. They give teens and parents ideas of what to do at home, how to interact with family, and how to be safe during this unprecedented time.Visit our Website! Find us on Social Media to find our Conversation Starters.Movies/TV Series to use as a starting point for talking about sex:Sex Education, Varsity Blues, Perks to Being a Wallflower, Love Simon, 10 Things I hate about you, Never Been Kissed, A Walk to Remember, 17 Again, Grease, 13 Reasons Why

Romance and COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 27:04


Robyn and Heather discuss how to show your love and affection when you are sick or when their is a pandemic in the world. They give real life examples of how to show your partner how much you love them without the hugs, kisses, or sex! Visit our Website!NHS Handwashing PosterWash Your Hands Lyrics

Interview with a College Freshman Pt. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 34:12


#019 Heather and Robyn sit down with a first year college guy to talk about hook up culture in real time. Then, after the segment, they break down hook up culture. This is the third part of the interview where they discuss the LGBTQ+ community and hookup culture.Visit our Website!American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Lisa WadeIt Gets Better

Interview with a College Freshman Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 45:21


#018 Heather and Robyn sit down with a first year college guy to talk about hook up culture in real time. Then, after the segment, they break down hook up culture. This is the second part of the interview where they touch on consent within hookup culture and what might go wrong. Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy OrensteinAmerican Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Lisa Wade

Interview with a College Freshman Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 48:56


#017 Heather and Robyn sit down with a frost year college guy to talk about hook up culture in real time. Then, after the segment, they break down hook up culture.Websitehttp://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in-film/Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy OrensteinAmerican Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Lisa Wade

LGBTQ +

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 53:38


#016 Robyn and Heather give their statement of affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community. They walk you through terms and vocabulary you might need. They discuss the process of self discovery, talk about where to find support, and give other important information about LGBTQ+ resources and statistics. Visit our WebsiteTorn by Justin LeeLove is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community by Andrew MarinBlue Baby Pink by BT Harmonhttps://www.thewelcomingproject.comhttps://www.thesafezoneproject.comhttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/lgbtq/info-and-resources-lgbtq-teens-and-allies

Parent Conference 003: High Schoolers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 48:31


#015 Robyn and Heather host their third Parent Conference. They discuss how parents of High School parents can talk about sex to their children, how to start a conversation with their teens, and what all needs to be discussed with their teenagers. If you do not know how to start the conversation with your teenager, the sisters provide advice on how to connect with them!

Tragedy and Tribute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 23:18


#014 Heather and Robyn discuss how to increase your connection with your teen in response to national tragedy. They share their own thoughts and grief, in addition to several resources to guide toward connection with loved ones.Brene Brown:Ted Talk: Shame Ted Talk: VulnerabilityNetflix SpecialBooks by Brene (Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, Dare to Lead)Parenting Foward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness by Cindy Wang-BrandtThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne BrysonUntangled by Lisa DamourHow to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men by Michael C. Reichert The Dougy Center: the National Center for Grieving Children and Families Light the Fight Podcast

Parent Conference 002: Middle School

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 46:53


#013 Robyn and Heather hold their second Parent Conference! They present information about where middle schoolers (Grade 5-8) are in their sexual development and sexuality. Listen in as the sisters discuss how tweens will grow into full blown teens, what you can do to talk to your children, and more!Visit our Website!Talk to Me First by Deborah Roffman

Listener Questions with Dr. Heath Nay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 23:31


#012 Robyn and Heather have their first guest on the podcast! Dr. Nay answers some listener questions. We have conversations over erections, safety in self pleasure, and a deeper conversation about STI/STDs.Website

The 4th and 5th C: Contraception and Cum

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 27:41


#011 Robyn and Heather finish off the 5C episodes with discussing contraception and cum. They go into detail about why one needs to have contraception when they are ready to be sexually healthy. In addition, the cover the necessity for both partners in a sexual relationship to experience pleasure. Visit our Website!CDC chart on Birth ControlFDA chart on Birth ControlCome as You Are by Emily Nagoski

The 3rd C: Consent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 46:10


#010 Robyn and Heather discuss the 3rd C in today's episode-consent. They talk about why it is important to get consent and the language you can use to communicate with your partner to obtain consent. You'll learn why most of us have not had consent as part of sex education in our lives, but why it is a must in a healthy sexual relationship. Our WebsiteS.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and TwentiesConsent is as Simple as Tea (Video)

The 2nd C: Communication

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 39:35


#009 Robyn and Heather discuss the second principle of the 5Cs: Communication. Communication is the connector of all of the principles for a sexual ethic. The sisters go into detail about how to communicate, why you need to express and receive information, and how do to each of those things.Visit our website!

The 1st C: Commitment, Connection, and Concern

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 36:19


#008 Robyn and Heather discuss the fist "C" in the 5Cs: Commitment/Connection! They walk through the keys to commitment, connection, concern, and care. They talk about what it means to have a relationship, if you should ask someone you like on a date, and other topics centered around the first "C."Visit our Website!

Huddle 101 #001: Self Discovery

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 30:36


#007 Robyn and Heather lead their first Huddle 101-an episode directed specifically for teens and young adults. We discuss the process of self discovery and how that might begin in puberty. In addition, the sisters touch on the idea of how to get to know someone and the importance of communication within a relationship. Visit our Website!

Parent Conference 001: Where to start with sex ed for your kids ages 0-9

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 52:40


#006 Robyn and Heather hold the first "Parent Conference" series on Beyond the Hookup. This episode goes into details what parents can do for their children ages 0 to 9 to encourage positive sex education and a healthy sexual development for their children. They give practical advise while telling personal stories to show that "yes, we can do this!" when it comes to having an open line of communication with your kids. Parents can start with something simple like using correct anatomy vocabulary. Visit our Website!Talk to Me First by Deborah Roffman

Getting Started: Intro to 5Cs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 43:59


#005 Robyn and Heather discuss how teens "get started" with sex ed! They walk through the keys to sexuality of knowledge, values, and exploration. Heather also reveals her family's foundation for how they approach the topic of sex ed and sexual ethics. They cover each subject with both humor and real-life examples. Beyond the Hookup WebsiteIt's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H Harris

What Exactly is a Hookup? And, what do you mean by Beyond the Hookup?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 27:46


#004 What exactly is a hookup? Is it good or bad? Should you or should you not participate in them? And, why do Heather and Robyn want to go "Beyond the Hookup" in their podcast? Join us for a frank discussion about what hookups are, who participates in them, and why some students choose not have hookups.Visit our website: www.beyondthehookup.comAmerican Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Lisa Wade

Vocabulary of Anatomy and Sex Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 25:53


#003 Robyn and Heather hit the road running with this episode of "Beyond the Hookup". They discuss all the words you need to know about sex. For those who need explanations of different body parts for females and males, this is the episode for you. In addition, they give explicit, tactful information on words associated with sex and intercourse. Visit our website: www.beyondthehookup.comGreat resource for more vocabulary of sex: https://www.scarleteen.com/glossary

Vocabulary of Anatomy and Sex Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 25:40


#002 Robyn and Heather hit the road running with this episode of "Beyond the Hookup". They discuss all the words you need to know about sex. For those who need explanations of different body parts for females and males, this is the episode for you. In addition, they give explicit, tactful information on words associated with sex and intercourse. Visit our website: www.beyondthehookup.comGreat resource for more vocabulary of sex: https://www.scarleteen.com/glossary

Introducing Beyond the Hookup

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 22:56


#001 Robyn and Heather explain into their motivation for starting "Beyond the Hookup". The sisters discuss why there is a major need sex education for teens and young adults in the United States and cultures where abstinence only sex ed reigns supreme. They touch on their own life experiences in this get-to-know you episode. In addition, Robyn and Heather tell you their journey for how they came to this point in their lives and careers. Visit our website: www.beyondthehookup.com

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