Podcasts about sex positive families

Teaching kids about their changing bodies is as much about the delivery as it is about the content. Kids thrive when information is delivered with joy in authentic and interactive ways, honoring their natural curiosity and quest for knowledge. Enter Melissa Pintor Carnagey founder of Sex Positive Families and author of the new book for kids Growing Into You.  Show Notes: Join our LESS AWKWARD ESSENTIALS Go to Quince.com/awkward for free shipping and 365-day returns Head to phyla.com and use code PUBERTY for 25% off your first order Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com slash AWKWARD.  New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal at Everyplate. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code AWKWARD199 to get started. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Access to sexual education for our youth is unbelievably important both from a health standpoint and from an education standpoint. But so many schools these days have sex education as optional and many don't even require the curriculum to be medically accurate.  That's why I'm so excited to talk with Tara Jones all about how she's helping to change the landscape of sexual education.  Tara is a black queer sex educator based in Philadelphia and New York. For the last five years that work has consisted of creating sex education, social media content aimed at young adults, writing for various publications and speaking at events. She is also the founder of the Youth Sexpert Program, a digital training program that aims to provide comprehensive sex education for high school enrolled youth.  Listen in to hear her thoughts on why educating tweens and teens and creating peer advocates is so much more effective than traditional sex education and how she's affecting this change now.  In this episode, we discuss:  The importance of access to sexual education for kids. Why Tara created the Youth Sexpert Program and what it entails. The barriers that exist when it comes to accessing sex education. Resources: The Youth Sexpert Program -http://www.theyouthsexpertprogram.org Instagram -http://www.instagram.com/theyouths3xpertprogram The Importance of Comprehensive Sex Education -https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/adolescent-sexual-health/equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-for-all-youth/the-importance-of-access-to-comprehensive-sex-education/ Sex Positive Families -https://sexpositivefamilies.com/ Good Sex Illustrated -https://amzn.to/4aVxib3 Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life -https://amzn.to/4ca2YKR Right to Sex-https://amzn.to/4bMAR4L Questions:  How did The Youth Sexpert Program come to be? How was The Youth Sexpert Program's curriculum built and what does it contain? What have your observations been regarding how students approach talking about sex? What have your observations been regarding conversations between youth and parents about sex? Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 2: Deep Dive with Tiana Dodson   Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Tiana Dodson (she/her) for a deep dive about embodiment and children.   Content Warning: discussion of sexuality   Trigger Warnings: 1:45:30: Tiana uses “insane” in a way that is ableist   The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/season-4-episode-2-tiana-dodson/#captions   A few highlights: 7:06: Tiana discusses how children are embodiment teachers 59:32: Tiana shares how capacity and capability are distinct parts of embodiment 1:19:36: Tiana discusses creating and fostering foster relationships of liberation 1:37:00: Tiana shares what she's doing next  Links from this episode: ADHD Autism Being You: A First Conversation about Gender In This Body: Finding Liberation Virtual Conference Liberation is a Relationship Love Notes For A New Year The Nap Ministry Neurodivergence Other People Are In The Way of Your Liberation RAADS-R Reclaiming Ugly Rest is Resistance Sex Positive Families We Make the Path Yes: Your Empowered Sexuality   Music: “Bees and Bumblebees (Abeilles et Bourdons​)​, Op. 562” by Eugène Dédé through the Creative Commons License   Please follow us on social media: Website: embodimentfortherestofus.com Twitter: @embodimentus Instagram: @embodimentfortherestofus

We're all for sex education in schools, but it's as important (maybe more so!) for these conversations to happen at home, too. The trick is making them inclusive and shame-free while acknowledging our communities and contexts. Melissa Carnagey, sex educator and founder of Sex Positive Families, is full of thoughtful and actionable guidance for families.Show Notes:Get 25% off your first order of Phyla, when you visit PhylaBiotics.com and use the code PUBERTY at checkout!Order our book This Is So AwkwardCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comTo bring us to your school or community email communications@orderofmagnitude.coTo submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.comWatch the full episode on Youtube!Produced by Peoples MediaTranscript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Likewise, “just don't do it” talks or suggesting sex is only happening in marriages presents its own problems – mostly, it's a lie and leaves them underprepared. And that's before we even consider how women and LGBTQ+ individual's experiences are overshadowed or ignored by most sex-ed programs, leaving them to seek answers from media and peers.” “I spoke with Melissa Carnagey, LBSW, founder of Sex Positive Families, an organization that provides education and support to help families raise sexually healthy children at every age and stage. She says, “Sexuality is an integral part of being human” that is with us and “shapes how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.” She defines a sex-positive home culture as an environment where parents commit to open and ongoing conversations about sexuality, sex, and their bodies to make sure their children feel informed and supported. It means eliminating shame, so our children feel safe to come to us with everything, even the hard stuff. And while all children need love and support to thrive, our kids – who are often treated differently than non-Black kids – can find particular benefit in a shame-free home with open communication. “It's important that Black youth have the opportunity to understand and connect with their bodies because in that connection is power and an understanding of their inherent worthiness. This understanding, coupled with unwavering support at home, makes youth less vulnerable to self-harm or influences that may not have their best interest in mind,” Carnagey explains.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Feminist Porn As An Ideal If we think of feminist porn as a political ideal, we might talk about pornography that reflects certain beliefs. Feminism has traditionally been about seeking equality between the sexes and breaking down patriarchy. Porn can reflect that by depicting female agency and female pleasure, assuming an equality between sexual partners without any assumption that the sex should involve sexist roles or behaviour. Feminist porn seeks to show enthusiastic consent and a belief that sex is ultimately a positive thing. Ultimately, one might argue that it aims to subvert the usual tropes of mainstream porn that tends to centre the white, straight male gaze. The concept of the “female gaze” – while difficult in itself to define – has long been part of the discussion. Feminist porn ideology also embraces a wider, intersectional definition of feminism, giving space the pespectives of queer, trans, non-binary people and people of colour, embracing body positivity and fighting against racism, ablism, homophobia, transphobia and sex work stigma through the positive depiction of different sexualities and experiences.” “Why does it matter? Every parent wants their child or children to be safe. Beyond safety, parents wish for their children to grow up healthy and thrive. What does that have to do with talking to our kids about sex, sexuality, gender, and relationships? A whole lot, in fact! Some of the many purposes of being a sex positive parent is to protect our kids, equip them with the information they need to thrive, and then nurture their resiliency and promote positive self-image. There is a lot of evidence on the urgent need for quality sexuality education (“sex-ed”) in the home (and in schools) and its positive impacts. Becoming a trusted source of information and support to our children matters a whole lot.” “Sex positive parenting is teaching — in age and developmentally appropriate ways – that learning about bodies, relationships, and , eventually, sexuality is a natural, normal, and healthy part of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

  Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons joins us for a conversation about the ways racial inequity hurts the sex lives of BIPOC folks. Although many view sex as an escape from the stresses of real-world issues and a common experience we all share -- it's not that simple. Orgasms are not the great equalizer. Political, cultural, and systemic societal forces have everything to do with the ways we experience pleasure. Some of what we unpack in this episode:    How the belief that only men who have money deserve sex impacts BIPOC communities The importance of distinguishing between pleasure worthiness & entitlement Why sex ed in schools & adult pleasure education are key Tips for navigating cultural pressures in relationships while prioritizing pleasure, boundaries & survival Why good sex can be an act of revolution & resistance How race, capitalism, and sex intersect in complex ways What we can do as allies & PoC to shift the culture, subvert systems & more   Guest Bio – Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She is the host of F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast and How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them. She has published over 50 research articles and has been featured in the Huffington Post, the APA Monitor, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Blavity, Cosmopolitan, and the New York Times.   Episode 201 Helpful Links & Resources Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Website www.DrCandiceNicole.com  Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.candicenicole  Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcandicenicole/  Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Twitter https://twitter.com/drcandicenicole  F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast https://m.youtube.com/@dr.candicenicole  FTS Podcast on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@fts_podcast  How to Love A Human Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-love-a-human/id1198383806  Women Of Color Sexual Health Network https://www.wocshn.org/  Sex Positive Families https://www.instagram.com/sexpositive_families Sunny's Free Kink Negotiation & Scene Planning Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/l/negotiationwb Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex   Episode 201 Sponsor & Affiliate Discount Codes/Links *by using our links & codes you can help support our work while saving a few bucks too—win/win! 30-day free trial of Dipsea Stories when you use code SUNNY at http://dipseastories.com/sunny Build your credit score with http://Kikoff.com Bawdy Storytelling Podcast - https://bawdystorytelling.com/podcast  CockTales Dirty Discussions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHSfJ_42WUGw8vBD5vC7Iw  Pleasure Podcasts Network https://www.pleasurepodcasts.com/ Sunny's On-Demand BDSM Classes & Coaching:  https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/ 15% off most items from Stockroom https://bit.ly/sunnystockroom15 with code SUNNY  –To support American Sex Podcast/Sunny Megatron & help offset the cost of providing no-charge education: http://patreon.com/americansex   

In today's ever-evolving digital world, social media can sometimes feel like a frightening place. But is it all bad? As our online and offline lives are becoming increasingly blurred perhaps it is time we looked at the ways social media can be used for good? Ruby Rare is a sex educator and author who has delivered relationships and sex education workshops to all ages up and down the country. Ruby speaks to a group of teens about the ways they use social media to fill the gaps left by their formal sex education, and parents about their concerns around young people learning about sex and relationships online. We hear from a number of ‘sexperts' who address some of the dangers of young people not accessing good sex education and professionals who are using online platforms to provide comprehensive and inclusive sex education for the 21st century. With contributions from: Ben Hurst from Beyond Equality, Professor Jessica Ringrose, Eliza Bell from Brook, Genevieve Collister Brown, Dr Tanaya Narendra, Sophia Smith-Galer and Melissa Pintor Carnagey from Sex Positive Families. Presenter: Ruby Rare Producer: Anna de Wolff Evans Sound Design: David Thomas A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

It's one thing to aspire to create a full-time business. But what does it take to build a legacy business?Melissa Carnagey may have the answer.Melissa is the Founder and Lead Educator of Sex Positive Families, a company dedicated to supporting young people and their parents & caregivers in providing libratory, shame-free sex education. What started as a passion project has transformed into a full-on legacy business and family operation.Listen in as Melissa talks about what the journey of building a "real business" was like, how their money mindset has transformed, and how coaching has helped to navigate its challenges.For full shownotes, head to: www.cameronglover.com/sex-positive-families

Melissa is a renowned sexuality educator, best-selling author, and leading national voice for sex-positive education. Her work with Sex-Positive Families has been featured in Huffington Post, Parents Magazine, CNN, The New York Times, and reaches thousands of families around the globe via an engaged social media following and monthly live workshops. Sex Positive Families is guided by the belief that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives. Melissa is confident this work starts in homes. Jo and Melissa discuss what sex-positive, empowering parenting can look like. Wherever you are in your parenting or sex-positive journey, this episode will help you to open new avenues for reflection and conversation with your family members.    In This Episode 2:16 - What is sex positivity?  4:34 - Empowering children to honor their bodies and the bodies of others through consent  12:41 - Navigating boundaries at home while also giving autonomy to children  20:12 - Why secrecy around sex actually puts children at risk  29:35 - Shifting to sex-positive conversations when your children are older and didn't grow up it  39:00 - Creating heaven on earth in your own home with open communication and compassion   Sex Positive Families Website

Growing up in a religious and Asian household, I had very little sex education, if any, and it was mainly about purity culture. And it has only been in the past two years that I've actually delved into demolishing such sex-negativity. Last month, I ran a webinar on sex-positive parenting with Melissa Pintor Carnagey and I got to check off some of the toxic ideas of purity culture and reframe them with what I've learned from Melissa and other wonderful sex educators. And so today, I wanted to share it with our wider podcast audience. It's so important that we're opening up these conversations about sex with our kids to help them make informed choices.  Melissa is the founder of Sex-Positive Families, which provides resources to give children holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives. She is an expert in sexual health education and a mother of three. She currently runs a fantastic online course called Growing Into You which provides gender-inclusive puberty education for kids ages 8-12.  Show Highlights: Deciding for yourself what sex means and giving other people the agency to decide for themselves   Early ongoing sexual health education provides more context as kids grow Virginity as a construct is self-negative. Reframing the language suggesting self-negative ideas Self-pleasure as a human right and being able to reclaim your own body Reframing fear-based narratives around pornography Redefining porn and having a more nuanced conversation about porn Discerning how porn affects us Seeking age-congruent and age-relevant resources Sexuality is not synonymous with sex Co-parenting with a sex-negative parent Recognizing boundaries and safer ways to learn about sex How to talk to kids about sex when they're not interested How to help teens decide when to have sex A mindset shift from preventing things we can't control to preparing our young people for safer and more satisfying experiences Links (affiliates included): Growing Into You (Gender-Inclusive Puberty Education for Ages 8-12) - https://sex-positive-families.mykajabi.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsex-positive-families.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F2147492303%2F27YazHpV  Parenting After Religious Trauma Membership - https://cindy-brandt.mykajabi.com/partmembership  Help keep the podcast going by joining the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/3g0LJPn  You Are Revolutionary - https://www.beamingbooks.com/store/product/9781506478302/You-Are-Revolutionary *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

In this episode Courtney and Mallory discuss the benefits of masturbation as well as the shame related to masturbation. Mallory and Courtney briefly discuss Game of Thrones and how that relates to masturbation and shame. Mallory shares how she first experienced shame related to sexuality at an early age and how she has continued to feel that. Courtney shares what it was like to grow up with two older brothers who were allowed to have explicit images on their walls. They reminisce about their childhood, tv shows, and growing up as teens. They share some amazing resources and tips and tricks to discuss masturbation with partners or just getting yourself comfortable with it.Sex Positive Families: sexpositivefamilies.com, @sexpositive_familiesFollow us on Instagram: @UnscriptedSxEdHave questions or want more info on something? Send us an email: UnscriptedSxEd@gmail.com

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Sarah and William welcome Kate to her second DTRH episode! Together, they talk about purity culture--what it is, how it manifests itself in harmful self-image and unhealthy relationships, and why it's such an effective tool for patriarchal beliefs and systems. Of course, all aspects of purity culture were not covered in the episode, so if you have any thoughts or questions about the episode or want to continue the conversation further, please email prevention@tcfv.org. If you want more information on how to have conversation about sex and sexuality with children, check out Sex Positive Families at sexpositivefamilies.com.

In this episode, you’ll hear from the amazing Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families on how to talk to kids about porn. Melissa and host Christine Koh talk about mainstream versus ethical porn, what to do if your child is seeking out porn, how to create a sex positive culture in your family, and more. Links:Sex Positive FamiliesCommon Sense MediaScarleteenS.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties by Heather CorinnaThe Girls' Guide to Sex Education: Over 100 Honest Answers to Urgent Questions about Puberty, Relationships, and Growing Up by Michelle HopeBecome An Askable Parent is a podcast from AMAZE.org. AMAZE creates free educational videos + resources to help families talk openly, honestly, and less awkwardly about sex, health, relationships + growing up. The goal of the podcast is to help parents learn how to communicate better (even when they don’t have all the answers!) so their kids know that they can ask them anything. Connect with AMAZE.org on YouTube (@amazeparents), Facebook (@amazeparents), Instagram (@amazeparents) and Twitter (@amazeorg).

Split with partner and feels like now she’s single and realizes she now HAS to deal with this DURING the pandemic 2 weeks before lockdown happened Lives in New Zealand Conversations “In here” vs conversations “Out there” Being boundariless makes us conform to the boundaries of others or lack thereof Understand what’s yours and what’s your partners’ Covid conversations parallel STI conversations “Is this person worth getting COVID from?” Assumptions have no anchor in reality Stigma makes this diagnosis troubling because we’re not connected to it until we’re connected to it. Misinformation from credible sources “Just wear condoms” “Don’t have sex during outbreaks” Well my Doctor said . . . Dr resistance to testing due to the trauma of a possible positive result Connecting people to accurate, consistent information is a challenge against all the misinformation The world’s worst herpes joke at 35 minutes lol. This is awful ya’ll. I mean really bad. The tickling analogy from Melissa Carnagey of Sex Positive Families how consent violating kids grow to consent violating adults Sexual Health and Mental health are interconnected. The skeleton of body autonomy and “no” serve as the skeleton of sexual health conversations

In this episode, Melissa Pintor Carnagey, founder of Sex Positive Families, breaks down how, when, and why it's important to have realistic conversations about sex with your child.

How can shaping new narratives on sex, climate, and community rewire our worldview? Tune in as educator Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families reflects on the role of pleasure-centric, narrative-weaving strategies to practice with our young people at home and elsewhere in conversation Loam Listen Host Amirio Freeman. Guest: Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they) is a Black and Latinx, Austin-based sexuality educator and licensed social worker who founded Sex Positive Families on the belief that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives. Melissa provides puberty workshops for families and educational content for parents on topics of talking to kids across stages about pleasure, consent, and online porn. Melissa is a sex-positive parent to three young people ages 21, 11, and 7. They are the constant inspiration for the work. Resources: Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids by Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW In Case You're Curious: Questions about Sex from Young People with Answers from the Experts by Planned Parenthood Vaginas and Periods 101: A Popup Book by Christian Hoeger and Kristen Lilla These Are My Eyes, This is My Nose, This is My Vulva, These Are My Toes by Dr. Lexx Brown-James The Sex Ed of Blackfolk Podcast by Dr. Tracie Q. Gilbert Six Minute Sex Ed Podcast by Kim Cavill

In this episode, Dr. G. chats it up with sexuality educator and founder of Sex-Positive Families, David Wraith. The two start with a discussion of his origins in HIV activism and social services, moving from there into a potpourri of topics all related to sex-positivity, and the various ways that lack of emotional vulnerability can make it difficult for some folks to experience it. A quick & dirty conversation with great laughs all around!  **Content Warning**: Does contain brief discussions of community silence related to experiences of sexual abuse at around the 32:40 mark. (Click here for episode transcript.) Episode Question to Ponder: What would you ask of your sex life if you weren't afraid? Homework: Continue your Dream Journal (see Episode .06--The Sex Ed of Our Dreams)...but make it spicy! Guest Bio: David Wraith is a writer, activist, sex educator, and co-founder of Sex Positive St. Louis. More info about David can be found at https://davidwraith.com. Episode References: BitLove (2021). FetLife. https://fetlife.com/ Corinna, H. (2021). Scarleteen.com: Sex education for the real world. https://www.scarleteen.com/

When is a good time to talk to your children about sex? And what is the correct way to do it? Talking to children about topics such as sexuality and body development can be difficult and sometimes, depending on the culture, it can even be a taboo conversation. But, as difficult or uncomfortable as it may be, these conversations are vital to our children's development and maturity. Many parents try to avoid and delay this talk for as long as possible, however, children will come across these topics in conversations with their friends or on television, and there is a possibility that they will not turn directly to you to find the right answers to the questions that arise in their heads. This is why it is important that, as parents, we learn the correct way to address these hard topics with our children when it's needed, ensuring that the information they receive is correct. In this episode, Dr. Carmen interviews Holly Osment, LMFT. Who will tell us how and when parents should start talking about sexuality and identity with their children, why it is needed, and the importance this information has in the lives of our children. Holly Osment is a Sexuality Educator, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and my Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Holly currently has a private practice in the Silicon Valley area, in San Francisco.  Since 2014, she has been teaching a graduate-level course on Human Sexuality and additionally, has been a clinical assistant since 2003 for the graduate-level hypnotherapy class at Santa Clara University.   What you’ll learn: Why is it important to talk about sexuality with our children? When you should talk to them How to have “The talk” How to talk about sex in a Non-shaming way Consent and Body Parts names When to start teaching about menstruation? It’s never too late to talk about sex to your child Sexuality and Religion   Resources:   Amaze https://amaze.org/  Amaze Jr. https://amaze.org/jr/  Sex Positive Families https://sexpositivefamilies.com/  Scarlateen https://www.scarleteen.com/      Connect with Holly: https://hollyosment.com/    Learn Simple Steps to Manage your Anxiety!: https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/course_carmen-roman-phd    Are you ready to enhance your overall life? Learn how to Negotiate Anything! https://emotionsinharmony.org/negotiate/ Enroll today and claim a 10% discount and a free 30 minutes psychoeducation with me!   Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3403609 Connect with Dr. Carmen Román Website www.emotionsinharmony.org   Email carmen@emotionsinharmony.org Telegram https://t.me/EmotionsinHarmony Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EmotionsinHarmony/  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmigosinHarmony/ Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/EmotionsinHarmony/  Twitter https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRoman   YouTube www.Youtube.com/c/ArmoniaEmocional  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/dracarmenroman 

In this particular episode of the podcast Dr. G chats with Melissa Carnagey, a licensed social worker, educator and founder of the wildly-popular sex ed parenting resource Sex-Positive Families. Dr. G & Melissa dive deep to discuss issues related to being a sex-positive parent, including but not limited to unchecked trauma related to racial and other identity experiences. Towards the end of the conversation, Melissa invites listeners to imagine what liberated sexual health looks like, not just for themselves but for the young people they may come in contact throughout their lives. The two also discuss Melissa's new book, Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids, which they self-published towards the end of last year. (Click to download the episode transcript) Episode Question to Ponder: If you could re-parent yourself for the purposes of fostering your sexual empowerment, what would you do differently than those who raised you? Homework: Reflection & Interview Exercise! Guest Bio: Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they) is a Black and Latinx Austin, Texas based sexuality educator, and licensed social worker who believes that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives. Melissa is confident that the work starts in homes with families and caregivers. Her professional experience spans just shy of 15 years in the field of sexual health, having taught comprehensive sexuality education in schools, authored curricula, trained youth-serving professionals, and worked within HIV/AIDS case management and prevention at both nonprofit and state government levels. Melissa's most relevant experience comes from being a sex positive parent to three young people ages 21, 11, and 7. They are the constant inspiration for the work.  More info about Melissa & their work can be found at SexPositiveFamilies.com. Episode References (Content): Carnagey, M. (2020) Sex positive talks to have with kids. Self-published. (Click here to purchase) Episode References (People): Brittany Broaddus--Owner, The Intimacy Firm (bio) Dr. Lexx Brown-James--Owner, The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy (bio)

Sarah and William welcome TCFV's Digital Technology Coordinator Kate Kerns on the podcast this week to talk about positive and negative perspectives on pornography. How does porn relate to relationships, self-esteem, feminism, and intimate partner violence? Listen along to find out. Learn more about having healthy conversations about sex with children and families from Sex Positive Families at https://sexpositivefamilies.com/ or Instagram @sexpositive_families Contact us at prevention@tcfv.org if you have any questions or have any ideas about future episodes!

Welcome back to Six Minute Sex Ed, the podcast that helps people talk about sex, relationships, and growing up. Created and hosted by Sex Education Teacher Kim Cavill. Find her at www.teaandintimacy.com - https://twitter.com/sexposparenting - https://www.instagram.com/sixminutesexed/ This week’s episode is level one, making it perfect for people of any age. This episode is all about wet dreams and we’re going to answer five questions: 1. What is a wet dream? 2. Why do wet dreams happen? 3. Can you prevent them from happening? 4. When do they stop? 5. What should I do when I wake up? Resources: Six Minute Sex Ed Episodes: All about penises: https://soundcloud.com/user-233677690/ep-8-lets-talk-about-penises All about the vulva: https://soundcloud.com/user-233677690/ep-5-all-about-the-vulva-level All about puberty: https://soundcloud.com/user-233677690/ep-12-all-about-puberty-level AMAZE What is a wet dream? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uotzoDDRW_s AMAZE What is a wet dream (nocturnal emission)? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_mWKHpEhaU Puberty overview - https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/puberty.html?ref=search Puberty overview for people with autism - https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/autism-puberty-boy.html?ref=search What are wet dreams? - https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/expert-wet-dreams.html Puberty webinars for families hosted by Sex Positive Families - https://sexpositivefamilies.com/webinars/ Conversation starters: What parts of puberty make you feel anxious? What parts of puberty are you excited about? Thanks for listening! If you have a question for the question box, email me at sixminutesexed@gmail.com

In this episode of Your Diagnosis I sit down with Melissa of @sexpositive_families . We talk about everything from racism to sexual pleasure. ⁣ ⁣ @sexpositive_families is one my favorite accounts. Melissa has a way with words in providing incredible sexed - it's seriously some of the best I have seen/read/listened. Melissa goes beyond genitals and basic sex ed - its the entire human curriculum.⁣ ⁣ If you have kids you should definitely check out sexpositivefamilies.com and take a look at the variety of offerings that will for sure benefit you and your family. ⁣ ⁣ If you don’t have kids you should be following sexpositivefamilies for all the education you never received - because none of us received quality sex education. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so excited to share this with everybody. There will be 2 different parts. Here is part 1. Part 2 will be next week. ⁣ ⁣

Listen to part 2 with Melisa Pintor of Sex Positive Families. 

Today we're talking about how to raise children with healthy sexuality. I've hosted a couple of episodes in the past about sex and parenting. I've also done an episode on breaking free from purity culture. In this episode, we're going to combine those two topics and discuss parenting after purity culture. Joining me to explore this topic is expert, Erica Smith. Erica is an award-winning sexuality educator. She has been providing sex education, HIV prevention, and support services to young women, LGBTQ, youth, and families since 2000. I'm excited to share our conversation with you.    Show Highlights: Why dropping out of purity culture is not at all like dropping an actual class. Some of the biggest challenges Erica sees in her students and clients as they navigate this messy path out of purity culture. Advice for parents who are trying to deal with their purity culture and raise kids with sex-positivity. There can't be any sex-positive parenting without examining your feelings and beliefs about sex.  Confusion is common, and not knowing what to say is normal. Parents need to understand that they're not alone, and being uncomfortable is typical for these conversations.  What to do if your child comes across sexually explicit material online.  We work through a lot of reframing for those of us who grew up in purity culture and evangelicalism; to change our minds about this idea that we have a right to pleasure. Erica offers some best practices for people to successfully execute these reframes. The beautiful thing about raising kids in sex positivity is that they won't have to do the difficult work of reframing as they grow into adolescence and adulthood.  Overcoming purity culture may mean rejecting a particular set of values, but it doesn't mean entering into a vacuum of ethics. Recommendations for parents and families to help determine their sexual ethics.   Links (affiliates included): Erica Smith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericasmith.sex.ed/?hl=en Sex Positive Families: https://sexpositivefamilies.com Cath Hakanson, Sex Ed Rescue: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/9866/125275 Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/2GB6eDB3   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com    

The Autism in Black Podcast is hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC and focuses on all things autism and the black parent experience. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower black parents to advocate not only for their children but themselves as well. Today we are joined by LaDawn Lanier, M.Ed, M.Ed for a very important discussion. LaDawn talks with us about sex education. She tells us the real meaning of sex education and what it includes. She talks about what sex education looks like in the schools and what’s really being covered. And she also talks about when and parents should begin having these conversations with their children, as well as how to begin the conversation. Resources mentioned: Sex Positive Families website Planned Parenthood website  Teaching Tolerance website Roo app Where to find LaDawn: Facebook: Lanier Consulting Instagram: Sexologist_lala The official hashtag for the podcast is #aibpod  You can find us on twitter @autisminblack Instagram @autisminblack Facebook @autisminblk Join the Autism in Black Podcast Community – here For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Melissa Pintor Carnagey, who is a licensed social worker, sexuality educator, and the founder of Sex Positive Familes. Melissa discusses what Sex Positive Families is and what they do, and also her own personal sexual health journey from being raised in a Catholic family to running a sex-positive organisation. She and Hannah talk about what it means to raise sexually healthy children, and some of the damaging myths surrounding sex education. Finally, Hannah and Melissa discuss examples of how to answer surprising questions from children, and how to build trust with the young people in our lives.✨MORE ABOUT SEX POSITIVE FAMILIES✨Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they) is the founder of Sex Positive Families. She is an Austin-based licensed social worker, sexuality educator, and parent of three. Sex Positive Families provides parents and caring adults with the education, resources, and support to raise sexually healthy children using a shame-free, comprehensive, and pleasure-positive approach. Find out more here:Sex Positive Families: https://sexpositivefamilies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexpositive_families/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexpositivefamilies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sex_positivefam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2saJQeV5uC4qAzgMF8XxA

Believe it or not, but Rose and Annie definitely don’t know everything there is to know about sex. To be honest, sometimes they’re not even sure what sex is, so we called in the expert. Eva Bloom, a pleasure positive sex educator, youtuber, host of Sex Ed, and bisexual who just got her Masters in SEXTING comes on to talk to us about obtaining consent in a digital world, ettiquette of responding to nudes, what to do when your sex drive doesn’t match your partner’s and SO MUCH MORE.  TIMESTAMPS  Interview with Eva Bloom of @WhatsMyBodyDoing 00 - 32:32 Bilights 32:32 Bising Stars 40:40 Adbice 43:20  REFERENCES  Eva’s Channels &References Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WhatsMyBodyDoing  Youtube http://youtube.com/whatsmybodydoing  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing  Twitter https://twitter.com/whatsmybodydoin?  Sex Ed School https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrqObEvDOwkfkcik9TOYgBh4RlhIXj-_  Want, Will, Won’t List http://old.mojoupgrade.com/  Sending nudes with invisible ink - check our instagram, we’ll post soon  Sex Positive Families https://www.instagram.com/sexpositive_families  Sex Positive Families Reading List https://sexpositivefamilies.com/sex-positive-families-reading-list/  Nadine Thornhill, Save Sex Ed https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrqObEvDOwkxd09MEgeleRJW-k73nEtI  Stevie Boebi https://www.youtube.com/user/SassiBoB  What’s Wrong With Molly Margaret https://www.instagram.com/whatswrongwithmollymargaret/  The Dildorks Podcast https://thedildorks.wordpress.com/  Give $3 a month to get the sex research letter https://www.patreon.com/join/WhatsMyBodyDoing/signup?ru=%2Fjoin%2FWhatsMyBodyDoing%2Fcheckout%3Frid%3D1881643%26  Andrew Gurza, Disability & Sex http://www.andrewgurza.com/  Bilights & Other References Lex Dating App https://www.vogue.com/article/lex-queer-dating-app  Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index https://www.hrc.org/mei  Lots of animals are bisexual https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/11/19/gay-animals-bisexual-same-sex-behaviour-evolution-yale-school-forestry-environmental-studies/  Bisexual people who are out to their partners may have worse sex https://www.insider.com/bisexual-people-out-to-their-straight-partners-have-worse-sex-2019-11  Bisexuality & Race on Dating Apps https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-11/uoia-rei111419.php  Kathleen Hanna http://www.kathleenhanna.com/  Le Tigre’s Feminist Sweepstakes https://open.spotify.com/album/0sba5xAGgB7VP3X6BSzIOg?si=ATE-6UcZRMyXFf1G7YiC_w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellogoodbis/message

Welcome back to Six Minute Sex Ed, the podcast that helps people talk about sex, relationships, and growing up. Created and hosted by Sex Education Teacher Kim Cavill. Find her at www.teaandintimacy.com - https://twitter.com/sexposparenting - https://www.instagram.com/sixminutesexed/ This episode is Part 2 of a three part series on creating queer inclusive spaces for kids! This week, I talk to Carolyn Wahlskog. Carolyn Wahlskog (she/her/hers) is a queer, white, cis woman and the Executive Director of Housing at 360 Youth Services in Naperville where she works to support young people experiencing homelessness. She previously ran the first suburban transitional housing program geared specifically for LGBTQ youth. She has spent her entire career focused on the needs of LGBTQ, particularly trans youth, and their families to access safe and affirming care at school, in health care, in housing and when accessing the legal system. She coordinates a monthly networking group called the Community Network: Professionals Supporting LGBTQ youth and is the co-coordinator of Transformative Justice Law Project's Name Change Mobilization. I asked Carolyn how school and teachers make LGBTQ+ young people and families feel welcome and create spaces where all young people can thrive. Website: https://360youthservices.org/ Tjlp.org This episode is Level Two, perfect for tweens, teens, and adults. Resources: 360 Youth Services: https://www.instagram.com/360youthservices/ Sex Positive Families reading list: https://sexpositivefamilies.com/sex-positive-families-reading-list/ GLSEN instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glsen/ Teaching outside the binary IG: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoutsidethebinary/?hl=en Gender inclusive classrooms IG: https://www.instagram.com/genderinclusiveclassrooms/?hl=en Welcoming Schools website: http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/challenging-questions/ The Transgender Child book: https://amzn.to/2LC3JSW The Gender Unicorn: http://www.transstudent.org/gender Amaze gender and assigned sex at birth: https://bit.ly/38cxNye SFUSD Be Real Be Ready: https://sfusdhealtheducation.org/be-real-be-ready-2/ Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate and review the podcast and send your questions/comments to sixminutesexed@gmail.com

This week Seth is joined by guests Isy Abraham-Raveson, Anastasia Higginbotham, and Rachel E. Simon as they discuss how to talk to kids about Sex and Consent. 2:14- The Ordinary Terrible Things Series, by Anastasia Higginbotham 2:20- Tell Me About Sex, Grandma, by Anastasia Higginbotham 3:32- The Every Body Book, by Rachel E. Simon 56:42- Shift Book Box 1:04:18- What Makes A Baby, by Cory Silverberg 10:05:57- Where Did I Come From?, by Peter Mayle (Not Recommended) 1:09:28- The Great Big Hug, by Isy Abraham-Raveson 1:17:29- Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect, by Jayneen Sanders 1:24:11- Amaze.org 1:24:33- Queer Kid Stuff 1:24:51- Sex Positive Families 1:26:00- The Three R’s Curriculum 1:26:27- Sex is A Funny Word, by Cory Silverberg 1:26:30- Miles is the Boss of HIs Body, by Abbie Schiller 1:26:54- C is for Consent, by Eleanor Morrison 1:27:00- No Means No! by Jayneen Sanders 1:27:11- Mary Jo Padgurski Book Series 1:28:28- It’s Not The Stork, by Robie Harris (Not Recommended) 1:28:47- You Be You! by Jonathan Branfman 1:29:10- Scarleteen 1:29:20- Sex Ed Rescue 1:30:08 Wait, What? by Heather Corinna 1:30:46- A Kid’s First Book About Sex PDF 1:34:47- Not My Idea, by Anastasia Higginbotham

In Chapter 14, Childrearing, Claire and Sebastian cover media representation of multi-parent households, how to talk to your kids about sex and non-monogamy, and how to navigate entering and exiting family structures as a solo-poly. But there is an elephant in the room but not in the book - culture. Claire talks about childrearing in polyamorous units across Eastern Africa and Sebastian explains how culture influences sex ed. To finish up this chapter, and Part Two of The Ethical Slut, we talk about Wonderwomen and the polycule that birthed her. You can support Poly Pages on Instagram @polypages. You can find your co-hosts on Instagram @claireltravers and @sebastiandaou. Music is provided by @mintgreenmusic. Show Notes: A brief history of television and diverse family portrayal can be found here. The articles Sebastian mentioned discussing whether raising children in polyamorous households is beneficial can be found: in this article in Psychology Today, this Vice article, and this Reddit thread. There are many other articles and editorials out there. The articles Claire speaks about on multi-parent households in Eastern Africa can be found here and here. The a specific discussion based on studies in Tanzania can be found here, and the rebuttal can be found here. Children’s books that are referenced here are: ‘Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept’ by J Sanders and These are My Eyes, This is My Nose, This is My Vulva, These are My Toes by Lexx Brown James Check out Sex Positive Families on Instagram for sex positive resources, booklists, podcasts and blogs. Healthline offers a platform for queer sex-ed, available here. An interesting article on the ways your family can protect multi-parent living a rights-based way is found on LGBT Bar here. Other podcast episodes to check out: The Multiamory podcast, episode 171, is available here, on raising children featuring E Sheff. The KNP podcast, episode 4, is available here, on Prof Marston and Wonderwomen. For more on the Dominance Submission model of behavior pioneered by Marston please see the history of DiSC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/polypages/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Carnagey, the founder of Sex Positive Families. We're chatting about how Melissa's identity as a parent helped them transition to sex education, the state of sex ed, and how to actually talk to young people about sex education. For full show notes, be sure to visit: https://www.cameronglover.com/sex-positive-families/

*Trigger Warning - We are continuing the discussion with Genie from Part 1 of episode 64, Understanding Abuse. In this episode's conclusion, we see how justice was served for our survivor who used her HSV-2 (primarily genital herpes) diagnosis as fuel to get out of a bad situation. Thanks to Sex Positive Families for providing useful resources to help us navigate challenging conversations around sex especially with our families and youth. A useful resource on this is: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-talk-to-kids-sexual-abuse_us_5c3fac5ee4b027c3bbbdb667 Please follow @sexpositive_families on Instagram for much more info. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website: https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/ Please if you are a survivor of domestic/sexual violence/abuse DO NOT feel like you have to listen to this episode or part 2. It was important that this be easy to listen to and that we see an example of a survivor coming forward and having justice served. I'm on social media @HOnMyChest! Stay Positive!

*Trigger Warning - This interview was bumped up in light of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary. @VRFreeny shouted out the podcast on January 5, 2019 just saying for people to check it out. I haven't watched the documentary nor do I plan to. Genie, (this guest) and I had been talking about setting up a recording for after the pending episodes have been posted, but she and I both felt compelled to get together as soon as possible. Part 1 of this episode helps us understand Genie's abuse. Part 2 is where we see justice served. Thanks to Sex Positive Families for providing useful resources to help us navigate challenging conversations around sex especially with our families and youth. A useful resource on this is: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-talk-to-kids-sexual-abuse_us_5c3fac5ee4b027c3bbbdb667 Please follow @sexpositive_families on Instagram for much more info. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website: https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/ Please if you are a survivor of domestic/sexual violence/abuse DO NOT feel like you have to listen to this episode or part 2. It was important that this be easy to listen to and that we see an example of a survivor coming forward and having justice served. I'm on social media @HOnMyChest! Stay Positive!

Episode 22 - Sex Positive Families: Preparation Over Prevention 37 year old (we think) Melissa hosts the Sex Positive Families podcast which I’ve followed on Instagram for several months now @Sexpositive_families. She’s a social worker/sexual health educator doing amazing work I felt was useful to Something Positive for Positive People. I didn’t have good sex education growing up, many of the people on the podcast have expressed the same, and I can speak from experience, that lack or absence of proper education is a contributing factor to the stigma around STI’s that many of us struggle with. Melissa teaches us how to have sexual health conversations with our youth. This episode was fun, informative and definitely useful. The most interesting takeaway to me was tickling and how it relates to sex as an adult. In tickling, the tickler often feels the other person is enjoying themselves due to the amount of laugher taking place. The tickled is laughing, and at some point is saying no or stop, and their no goes ignored. In sex (as an adult), I could find myself doing this enjoyable fun thing with someone while they are showing signs of enjoyment, but if they say no, I could go on to ignore that because ohhhh they don’t mean no, they can’t mean it because they’re having too much fun. I thought that connection about consent between tickling as a child and sex as an adult was powerful. There are many other cool gems in this episode to listen for, so I hope you’re able to get them and have some awesome SEX-ual health convos with the youth you’re closest to. In relation to the focus of this podcast, AFTER reaching out to Melissa, I found out she is HSV-2 positive!!! We still do the ‘Hi I’m Courtney and we’re speaking with ______ about their experience with _______’, but the important lesson here is that as someone living with HSV, I wouldn’t have known she had HSV had I not been open about my own. The fact that I was reaching out for the sole purpose of connecting our listeners to her work goes to show you just how common the herp-glerp is. Telling your kids about your diagnosis - Should I Disclose My HIV or HSV status to my children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLEFZ9DrQE8 Melissa of Sex Positive Families can be found at www.sexpositivefamilies.com, on Instagram @SexPositive_Families, Facebook @sexpositivefamilies, Twitter @sex_positivefam, YouTube Channel: Sex-Positive Families You can find Sex-Positive Swag at www.redbubble.com/people/sexpositivefamilies Please continue to rate and review the podcast as it does help with the rankings and get this podcast to those who need to find it. Many people have been connected to the resources available that they may not otherwise have come in contact with so soon. I’m on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Reddit @HOnMyChest I really do wish I could speak to more STI’s but finding people with HIV/AIDS who are willing to share is quite a challenge. If you’re ready to share, please reach out. Stay Positive!

*Trigger Warning - We are continuing the discussion with Genie from Part 1 of episode 64, Understanding Abuse. In this episode's conclusion, we see how justice was served for our survivor who used her HSV-2 (primarily genital herpes) diagnosis as fuel to get out of a bad situation. Thanks to Sex Positive Families for providing useful resources to help us navigate challenging conversations around sex especially with our families and youth. A useful resource on this is: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-talk-to-kids-sexual-abuse_us_5c3fac5ee4b027c3bbbdb667 Please follow @sexpositive_families on Instagram for much more info. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website: https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/ Please if you are a survivor of domestic/sexual violence/abuse DO NOT feel like you have to listen to this episode or part 2. It was important that this be easy to listen to and that we see an example of a survivor coming forward and having justice served. I'm on social media @HOnMyChest! Stay Positive!

*Trigger Warning - This interview was bumped up in light of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary. @VRFreeny shouted out the podcast on January 5, 2019 just saying for people to check it out. I haven't watched the documentary nor do I plan to. Genie, (this guest) and I had been talking about setting up a recording for after the pending episodes have been posted, but she and I both felt compelled to get together as soon as possible. Part 1 of this episode helps us understand Genie's abuse. Part 2 is where we see justice served. Thanks to Sex Positive Families for providing useful resources to help us navigate challenging conversations around sex especially with our families and youth. A useful resource on this is: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-talk-to-kids-sexual-abuse_us_5c3fac5ee4b027c3bbbdb667 Please follow @sexpositive_families on Instagram for much more info. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website: https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/ Please if you are a survivor of domestic/sexual violence/abuse DO NOT feel like you have to listen to this episode or part 2. It was important that this be easy to listen to and that we see an example of a survivor coming forward and having justice served. I'm on social media @HOnMyChest! Stay Positive!

Episode 22 - Sex Positive Families: Preparation Over Prevention 37 year old (we think) Melissa hosts the Sex Positive Families podcast which I’ve followed on Instagram for several months now @Sexpositive_families. She’s a social worker/sexual health educator doing amazing work I felt was useful to Something Positive for Positive People. I didn’t have good sex education growing up, many of the people on the podcast have expressed the same, and I can speak from experience, that lack or absence of proper education is a contributing factor to the stigma around STI’s that many of us struggle with. Melissa teaches us how to have sexual health conversations with our youth. This episode was fun, informative and definitely useful. The most interesting takeaway to me was tickling and how it relates to sex as an adult. In tickling, the tickler often feels the other person is enjoying themselves due to the amount of laugher taking place. The tickled is laughing, and at some point is saying no or stop, and their no goes ignored. In sex (as an adult), I could find myself doing this enjoyable fun thing with someone while they are showing signs of enjoyment, but if they say no, I could go on to ignore that because ohhhh they don’t mean no, they can’t mean it because they’re having too much fun. I thought that connection about consent between tickling as a child and sex as an adult was powerful. There are many other cool gems in this episode to listen for, so I hope you’re able to get them and have some awesome SEX-ual health convos with the youth you’re closest to. In relation to the focus of this podcast, AFTER reaching out to Melissa, I found out she is HSV-2 positive!!! We still do the ‘Hi I’m Courtney and we’re speaking with ______ about their experience with _______’, but the important lesson here is that as someone living with HSV, I wouldn’t have known she had HSV had I not been open about my own. The fact that I was reaching out for the sole purpose of connecting our listeners to her work goes to show you just how common the herp-glerp is. Telling your kids about your diagnosis - Should I Disclose My HIV or HSV status to my children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLEFZ9DrQE8 Melissa of Sex Positive Families can be found at www.sexpositivefamilies.com, on Instagram @SexPositive_Families, Facebook @sexpositivefamilies, Twitter @sex_positivefam, YouTube Channel: Sex-Positive Families You can find Sex-Positive Swag at www.redbubble.com/people/sexpositivefamilies Please continue to rate and review the podcast as it does help with the rankings and get this podcast to those who need to find it. Many people have been connected to the resources available that they may not otherwise have come in contact with so soon. I’m on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Reddit @HOnMyChest I really do wish I could speak to more STI’s but finding people with HIV/AIDS who are willing to share is quite a challenge. If you’re ready to share, please reach out. Stay Positive!

Welcome back to Six Minute Sex Ed, the podcast that helps families talk about sex and relationships, hosted by Sex Education teacher, Kim Cavill: https://www.teaandintimacy.com/ This episode is Level One, which makes it good for listeners of any age, and we’re going to talk about Playing Doctor. Playing doctor is very common behavior for young children. As young children, we feel very curious about our bodies and how they are similar to and different from other people’ bodies. Playing doctor is a typical way we explore those differences and answer basic questions like, “I wonder if my penis looks the same as other penises,” or “I wonder if my vulva is the same color as a penis?” Other things that are common when young children play doctor: The kids know each other well It’s friendly and playful, not coercive or bullying Objects aren’t being inserted anywhere If someone is bullying someone else into playing doctor, or objects are being inserted, then those are indications to seek additional supports. Here are some helpful articles and links: When Your Child Plays Doctor: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-raise-happy-cooperative-child/201610/when-your-child-plays-doctor What to do when your young one’s playing doctor: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/pega-ren/kids-and-sexuality_b_1669787.html Playing Doctor is a normal, natural, and important part of childhood: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/playing-doctor-is-a-normal-natural-and-important-part-of-childhood%E2%80%A8/ What to do when you catch your child playing doctor: https://sexedrescue.com/playing-doctor/ Here are some general guidelines: Stay calm. Remember that playing doctor is common Show acceptance Set healthy boundaries Find more resources together. Sex Positive Families’s book list: http://sexpositivefamilies.com/sex-positive-families-reading-list/ Conversation starter: What sorts of things do you wonder about other people’s bodies? Thanks so much for listening today! Don’t forget, rate/review the podcast, and make sure to like the brand new six minute sex ed Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Six-Minute-Sex-Ed-800736716974840 You can also follow Six minute sex ed on Instagram, and Twitter. send your questions and comments to sixminutesexed@gmail.com and sign up on Patreon for as little as $3/month to get access to the episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/sexpositiveparent

Trauma Queen and Melissa Pintor Carnagey(@Sexpositive_families)The founder of Sex Positive Families and I got to chat about what sex ed looks like for her, what got her in the business. As well as how and why she created Sex Postive Famlies and more. www.traumaqueen.love Online Therapy - www.betterhelp.com/queen ACCESSIBILITY - Link to Transcription: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/traumaqueen/support

Two important things before we get started: Register for Explore More Summit, my free online conference! It starts February 25th, 2019 and the theme this year is PLEASURE. You do NOT want to miss it. Check it out here at exploremoresummit.com. Support Shine Louise Houston's crowdfunding campaign for her new erotic film, Chemistry Eases the Pain. Details are here. On to your emails! First up, CuriousMom was raised with a lot of sexual shame and body shame. As a mom of two daughters, she is doing her best to raise them in a sex positive way (and it sounds like she's doing a GREAT job), but she doesn't know what she doesn't know. Where can she find resources and support on raising kids in a sex positive home? I cannot recommend my chat with Melissa Carnagey from Sex Positive Families highly enough. It's at this year's Explore More Summit on the VERY FIRST DAY, so get on that. Also, Sex Positive Families is a MUST for all folks with kids in their lives. Check out their recommending reading list, too. It's for kids and adults. Also check out Nadine Thornhill, Cory Silverberg's books "What Makes a Baby?" and "Sex is a Funny Word", and once your kids are teens, they MUST know about Scarleteen. Next up, E wrote in with a sweet note about the ways the show has changed. I am so grateful for all of you!!! Then, Unimportant wrote in because they feel neglected by my lack of an email response. Let's talk about the realities of what happens on my end and why every single email is so treasured even if you don't hear back from me. Let's do this imperfectly! Finally, Adam wrote in. His wife has a very limiting disability and it's led to a sexless marriage. He's been hiring escorts to help with his sexual needs because he loves his wive and their children, and just isn't sure what to do.  And...THE AMAZING Shine Louise Houston joins us to talk about her new film, Chemistry Eases the Pain. Help support the film, check out the awesome perks, and spread the word. We need more awesome queer smut! Head to patreon.com/sgrpodcast and support the show at $3 or more for exclusive access to this and every week's bonus content. This week? Supporters are getting something NO ONE ELSE IS GETTING! An exclusive extended clip from my chat with Melissa Carnagey of Sex Positive Families!  Follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook and Dawn is on Instagram. About Host Dawn Serra: What if everything you’ve been taught about relationships, about your body, about sex is wrong? My name is Dawn Serra and I dare to ask scary questions that might lead us all towards a deeper, more connected experience of our lives. In addition to being the host of the weekly podcast, Sex Gets Real, the creator of the online conference Explore More, I also work one-on-one with clients who are feeling stuck, confused, or disappointed with the ways they experience desire, love, and confidence. It’s not all work, though. In my spare time, you can find me adventuring with my husband, cuddling my cats as I read a YA novel, or obsessing over MasterChef Australia. Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". Find the Sex Gets Real channel on IHeartRadio. Hearing from you is the best Contact form: Click here (and it's anonymous)

Do you talk to your kids about sex? Did your caregivers tell you that a stork made you? This episod- featuring Melissa Carnagey of Sex Positive Families- covers sex positive parenting: what to do and what not to do in raising sexually “healthy” humans. Also included: what to teach children at certain ages, making mistakes and having compassion for your imperfect parenting, and body autonomy from an early age.    Melissa’s site:  http://sexpositivefamilies.com/sex-positive-parenting/   Other resources:  Amaze: https://amaze.org   Scarleteen: http://www.scarleteen.com   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.

This week, me and Melissa discuss talking to kids about SEX! We discuss getting over the fears, how to talk to them, when to start talking and more! A little about our guest, Melissa Carnagey is a sex educator and social worker with over ten years’ experience in the field of sexual health, having worked in non-profit, state government and classroom settings. She is the founder of Sex Positive Families, an organization that offers pleasure-positive, shame-free education, workshops and support for families and professionals to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in their lives. Alongside her work with Sex Positive Families, she teaches sexuality education classes to youth with organizations like Unhushed and EngenderHealth. Melissa serves as an ambassador for the American Sexual Health Association and Erika Lust’s The Porn Conversation, and is passionate about helping families tackle taboo talks to raise sexually healthy children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her partner, Ryan, raising their three sex-positive children between the ages of 5-19. What are you waiting for? Listen, download, subscribe, comment and rate!!! (like for real, I need you to do that) and get in touch with me at www.vagesteem.com or on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vagesteem instagram: http://instagram.com/vagesteem Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vagesteem Text us or leave a vm at 443-692-7802

Most of us find it awkward to talk about sex in general, let alone with our kids. So what do you do when your children start asking how babies are made? When do you have the "birds and the bees" talk? When should you tell your kids about menstruation? How do you even Google this stuff without regretting it? Luckily, Melissa Carnagey from Sex Positive Families is here to tell us. We discuss how to foster a family environment to promote open communication around sexual education and health from an early age - and how to catch up. semicrunchymama.com/ep10

Sex and sexuality are part of our human experience. But there are so many messages we get as far back as early childhood that teach us to feel ashamed of our bodies, or that we aren't allowed ownership of them. Melissa Carnagey guest-hosts this episode with me to discuss the absolute necessity and generational changing power of sex-positive parenting and upbringing, especially for Black children and children of color. Whether you have kids or not this conversation will open your eyes to some of your own conditioning and parenting habits that cost you (or your kids) in the future and how to change it! Melissa Carnagey is a sex educator and social worker with over 10 years experience in the field of sexual health, having worked in non-profit, state government and classroom settings. She is the founder of Sex Positive Families, a platform that offers pleasure-positive, shame-free education, workshops and support for families and professionals to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in their lives. Melissa is passionate about sex-positive parenting and fostering sexual health in youth. She is an American Sexual Health Association Ambassador and a member of the Sexual Health Alliance as well as the Women of Sex Tech. She lives in Austin, Texas with her partner, raising three sex-positive children between the ages of 4-19. Connect with Melissa at: www.sexpositivefamilies.com www.instagram.com/sexpositive_families/ Sex Positive Families Podcast & Blog: sexpositivefamilies.com/blog/ Free video & workbook guide Unblock Your Dream Life at: www.kristiniris.com/unblock Get episode notes and video version at: www.kristiniris.com/podcast005

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast called Something Positive for Positive People hosted by Courtney Brame. His podcast offers a safe space for people living with or affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like herpes and HIV to share their experiences as a way to shake the shame and stigma that exists around these diagnoses. He originally invited me on his podcast to talk sex ed and SPF but little did he know, I too am a person living with HSV2 (herpes simplex virus type 2), and I’m not at all ashamed. So on this episode, I chat with Courtney about his journey toward the great work he is doing shaking stigma around STIs. Our chat touches on why accurate and open talks at home about sexual health are so important, some tips for managing herpes diagnoses, and he shares a really innovative connection he made between the horror film IT and social stigma around herpes.  For additional information about herpes and other sexually transmitted infections, visit the CDC's online info here or Planned Parenthood here. Want to connect with Courtney? Check out the Something Positive for Positive People podcast on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Podchaser or Podbay. Follow on Instagram here, Twitter here, Reddit here, Tumblr here or follow Courtney on Facebook here. If you'd like to connect with Courtney one-on-one about herpes resources and support options, you can contact him via email at courtneywbrame@gmail.com. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Join our Patreon community to access monthly live videos, interactive activities and exclusive resources for parents and caring adults, to support your sexual health talks. Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking} Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  Melissa Carnagey: "Hi Families, I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast called, "Something Positive for Positive People" hosted by Courtney Brame. His podcast offers a safe space for people living with or affected by sexually transmitted infections like herpes and HIV to share their experiences as a way to shake the shame and the stigma that exists around this diagnosis. He originally invited me on his podcast to talk sex ed and SPF, but little did he know I too am a person living with HSV2 and I'm not at all ashamed! So on this episode, I chat with Courtney about his journey toward the great work he is doing shaking stigma around STI’s. Our chat touches on why accurate and open talks at home about sexual health are so important, some tips for managing herpes diagnosis, and he shares a really innovative connection he made between the horror film, ‘IT,’ and social stigma around herpes. Let’s check it out!” M.C.: “Hey Courtney, so I am excited to have you on the SPF podcast!” Courtney Brame: “Melissa thank you very much for having me, always nice to connect with other people who are doing positive things.” [Laughter] M.C.: “Yes.” C.B.: “Pun intended.” M.C.

In this episode, we dive into the gender spectrum exploring how parents and caring adults can support transgender youth. I chat with Ryan Dillon, a licensed professional counselor in private practice at Pride Counseling Austin, who specializes in working with trans, LGBQ+ youth and their families. Ryan offers an empathetic safe space for folx to explore their identities and also teaches comprehensive sex ed classes to middle school-aged students with an organization and curriculum called Unhushed. This episode offers empowering perspectives on how we can support gender identity and expression for the children in our lives. Want to connect with Ryan? Check out Pride Counseling Austin and sign up for the monthly newsletter here. Follow on Instagram here and like on the Facebook page here. Learn more about the Unhushed organization and comprehensive sex education curriculum here. For additional Austin-area and national resources for transgender and queer youth: OutYouth in Austin, Texas Central Texas Transgender Health Coalition  National Center for Transgender Equality Gender Spectrum And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Join our Patreon community to access monthly live videos, interactive activities and exclusive resources for parents and caring adults, to support your sexual health talks. Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking} “Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!" {Same Person Speaking}  “Hi families, in today's episode we dive into the gender spectrum exploring how parents and caring adults can support transgender youth. I chat with Ryan Dillon, a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice at Pride Counseling Austin who specializes in working with Trans, LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Ryan offers an empathetic safe space for folx to explore their identities and also teaches comprehensive sex ed classes to middle school age students with an organization and curriculum called, Unhushed. This episode offers empowering perspectives on how we can support gender identity and expression for the children in our lives. Let's have a listen.” M.C.: “Hi Ryan it is amazing to have you on the SPF podcast. How are you? Ryan Dillon: “I’m doing well. Thank you for having me!” M.C.: “Thank you so much. We are excited to learn from you and to get us started; what has your journey been to the work that you're doing now?” R.D.: “Of course! I grew up in a very accepting family, and I feel very privileged to have done that. I had parents that were always encouraging when I wanted to express my selves in something that was out of societal norms, which happened quite a bit since I was a very expressive young child and then a very, let’s say, handful as a teenager. And I was always expressing myself very feminine and wearing traditional women's clothing, and not once did they bat an eye at it. It set me up for a lot of confidence going forward, and when I say confidence I don’t mean like chest puffed up being able to walk into a room being ...

On this 10th episode, I talk with Kevin Patterson- educator, speaker and author- about polyamory.  For those new to this, polyamory is the state or practice of maintaining multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships at the same time, with the awareness and consent of all folx involved. Kevin is the creator of an online forum called Poly Role Models and has authored a newly released book called Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities. Kevin shares his own journey toward polyamory, why this is not just "white people shit," and what parenting in a polyamorous family can look like. Want to connect with Kevin? Check out Poly Role Models here. Follow on Instagram here and like on Facebook page here. To grab your copy of Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities, find it on Amazon here. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Join our Patreon community to access monthly live videos, interactive activities and exclusive resources for parents and caring adults, to support your sexual health talks. Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft Instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  Melissa Carnagey: "Hi Families, we have made it to the tenth episode and I want to thank you so much for joining us on this journey. The support and response has been so positive as we're having conversations that shine a light on diverse experiences and strategies as they relate to sexual health within families and this episode is no exception. I talk with Kevin Patterson, educator, speaker, and author about polyamory. And for those new to this, polyamory is the state or practice of maintaining multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships at the same time with the awareness and consent of all folks involved. Kevin is the creator of an online forum called, Poly Role Models and has recently authored a book called, Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities. Kevin shares with us his own journey toward polyamory, why representation is so important in this community and what parenting in a polyamorous family can look like. Let's have a listen."  M.C.: “Hi Kevin, how are you?” Kevin Patterson: “Hey! I’m doing good. How are you doing?” M.C.: “I’m doing well. We are excited to have you on the SPF podcast! So just want to get started with telling us a little about the journey toward polyamory and toward the work that you’re doing now.” K.P.: "My journey with polyamory started with my then-girlfriend now wife, we just sort of stumbled into like some group activity let's say and it turned into, a lot of like really meaningful conversations about what we wanted to do with the exclusivity in our relationship or whether we wanted exclusivity at all. And we decided not to! Basically, we found ourselves open and decided to stay open and that looked a bunch of different ways over the course of several years before we ...

Recently, NPR (National Public Radio) ran a story on the importance of sex education, particularly for young people with intellectual disabilities (ID). One alarming reason is the higher rate of sexual abuse and assault within this community versus folx without ID. To help us explore this issue, and how parents, caring adults and educators can approach sexual health talks with young people living with ID, I chat with Nick Winges-Yanez who is a researcher and the Project Coordinator of the Texas Sibling Network at the Texas Center for Disability Studies at the University of Texas. Nick shares her personal connection with ID, which catapulted a career in service, research and advocacy around sexual health for folx living with intellectual disabilities.  Want to connect with Nick? Follow her on Instagram here. Check out her live streams on O.school here. Read her Op-ed published in the Austin-American Statesman here. Learn more about her Sexuality & Developmental Disabilities workshops here. Contact her via email here.  For additional resources on sex education for all abilities: Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities Workshops with Katherine McLaughlin Teen Vogue: Why Sex Education for Disabled People Is So Important Article: #Metoo Must Include the Most Vulnerable People in Texas  UT Austin's Texas Center for Disability Studies And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Join our Patreon community to access monthly live videos, interactive activities and exclusive resources for parents and caring adults, to support your sexual health talks. Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction} {Person speaking} Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us! {Same person speaking} Melissa Carnagey: “So recently, NPR ran a story on the importance of sex education particularly for young people with intellectual disabilities. One alarming reason is the higher rate of sexual abuse and assaults within this community vs. folx without I.D. To help us explore this issue and how parents, caring adults, and educators can approach sexual health talks with young people living with I.D. I chat with Nick Winges-Yanez, who is a researcher and the project coordinator of the Texas Sibling Network, and the Texas Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Texas. Nick shares her personal connection with I.D. which catapulted a career in service, research and advocacy around sexual health with folx living with intellectual disabilities. Let's check it out!" M.C.: “Alright, well welcome to the SPF podcast! Nick, we are so excited to have you and to dive into the topic today. I’d love for you to share with our listeners what your journey to the work you’ve been doing has been.” Nick Winges-Yanez: “My journey seems to me is kind of long-winded. I grew up with a sibling, a sister who is labeled with an intellectual disability. And often went to her school meetings and I was always surprised by the curriculum that was being presented because it kinda seemed different from my own curriculum. So,

What were your earliest experiences with pleasure? Do you remember being in the womb or those first cuddles with a caring adult? Probably not that far back. Some of us may recall a little further down the road when we discovered pleasure in the context of our own bodies and masturbation and there may or may not have been shame associated with those experiences. In this episode, we are exploring pleasure in the early years of a child’s life, and how parents and caring adults can best support their child’s understanding of pleasure, without taboo, especially before it’s even about sex. Helping me explore this important topic is Lydia M. Bowers, a sex educator who is passionate about helping families and other educators understand and appropriately support sexual development in individuals from birth to adulthood. She is a Pleasure Professional with O.school and an American Sexual Health Association Ambassador with over 15 years as an Early Childhood Educator. Want to connect with Lydia? Visit her website here. Follow her on Instagram here,like her Facebook page here and become a Patron here. Check out her live streams twice a month on O.school here. If you'd like additional resources on fostering pleasure in children, read this. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  Hello families, I have a question for you. What were your earliest experiences with pleasure? Do you remember being in the womb? Or those first cuddles with a caring adult? Probably not that far back, right? Well some of us may recall a little further down the road, when we discovered pleasure in the context of our bodies, in masturbation, and there may or may not have been shame associated with those experiences. Well in this episode we're exploring pleasure in the early years of a child's life and how parents and caring adults can best support their child's understanding of pleasure without taboo, especially before it's even about sex. Helping me explore this important topic is Lydia M. Bowers, a sex educator who is passionate about helping families and other educators understand and appropriately support sexual development in individuals from birth to adulthood. She is a pleasure professional with O.school and an American Sexual Health Association ambassador with over 15 years of experience as an early childhood educator. Want to know how to foster a healthy understanding of pleasure? Let's have a listen. Melissa Carnagey: “I’m so excited to have you with us, especially for this topic. How are you?” Lydia Bowers: “Good. How are you?” M.C.: “I’m doing well!” L.B.: “Thank you.” M.C.: “Yes, so glad to have you! Before we get started, if you can share with us, what has your journey been like to the work that you’re doing now?”  L.B.: "I was in the early childhood education field for about fifteen years. I spent time as a classroom teacher for infants, toddlers.

What does it mean to be a sex positive parent? How can you be a better role model for the kids and youth in your community? As adults, we are the highest influencers for the next generation. It is up to us to show kids what it means to be sex-positive – and that is […] The post Sex Positive Families with Melissa Carnagey appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Along our sexual health journeys we come to moments where we wonder if what we are experiencing is truly 'normal.' With so much taboo and shame within our sex-negative society, it can be difficult to decipher openly. In this special Valentine's week episode, I collaborate with Sex Positive Educator Erica Force (aka Sexuallectual) to answer your "Am I normal?" questions. Followers submitted their curiosities, from multiple orgasms, penis curves to sexual fantasies, and we had a blast answering them and sharing our personal and professional perspectives. This Valentine's week, we hope you do something special to honor your sexual health and celebrate the unique beauty of you. Want to connect with Erica aka Sexuallectual? Follow her on Instagram here. Check out the classes she teaches at Sexology Institute here. Contact her for one-on-one coaching here. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! TRANSCRIPT {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  " Alright so this is a special event, families, normally when I have a guest on the podcast it is done remotely, but this time I am staring… " {Another voice interrupts}  "In-person!!!" (laughs)  Melissa Carnagey: "Yes!!! I am staring at Erica Force, AKA @s.xuallectual which many of you know, and many of you may not, and so I would love to allow you to introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about the journey that brought you to the work you're doing."  Erica Force: "Beautiful. Thank you for having me, and I'm very excited for you to hear my voice, which doesn't happen often over Instagram so, this is good. Yeah, I started this journey into sex-positivity about 2 ½- 3 years ago. I came from a background of a health career, always looking into the health aspect of being human. I worked for a while in corporate health settings with my undergrad in health administration with a concentration on management. I wasn't feeling fulfilled and happy in that setting, and it took away a lot of my creativity, and who I was as a person, which is a people person, and a healing person. So I jumped from that and went into finding Sexology and the study of what makes us this dynamic, sexual being which is very misunderstood and under-educated in the field I was working in and exposed to. So finding this when I came to San Antonio, Dr. Melissa Jones who owns Sexology Institute, I showed up and I said: "You're giving me a job, this is where I'm supposed to be." And she did, and it flourished from there and she introduced me to Dr. Patty Britton and Sex Coach U, and that's where I've spent the last two years gaining that base of knowledge and education and how do I be a sex-positive educator and ally, and it's been quite a journey into this. I'm teaching sex-positive education classes at The Sexology Institute in San Antonio, and then in my everyday life influencing whoever I can." M.C.:    "And many of you may be connected to Erica's platform on Instagram @s.xuallectual,

In this episode, I talk with Adam Maurer, LMFT, LPC. Recently while on Instagram, I came across a post that spoke about the Myths of Monogamy and offered an alternative of Modern Monogamy. I was so intrigued by the points made that I shared it on the SPF Instagram and it very quickly got a lot of engagement from our community. Many folks seemed to connect to or be curious about the comparison of these two constructs. So I thought, we need to get the author of this post onto the podcast. Well that author is Adam, a licensed therapist in private practice in the Austin, Texas area who works a great deal with couples and individuals around relationships, especially folks within the LGBTQ+ community. Adam believes that therapy is a place to explore strengths and challenges with acceptance and an open mind and Adam’s work focuses on empowering clients to thrive in a world that is not always understanding. So this episode explores the myths of monogamy and offers insight into modern monogamy.   Want to connect with Adam and Moontower Counseling's services and content? Visit the website here. Follow Moontower Counseling on Instagram here and on Facebook here. To connect with Sex Nerd Trivia follow along via Instagram here and Facebook here.   And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  "Hi, Families, recently while on Instagram, I came across a post that spoke about the myths of monogamy and offered an alternative of modern monogamy. I was so intrigued by the points made that I shared it on the SPF Instagram and it very quickly got a lot of engagement from our community. Many folx seemed to connect to or be intrigued by the comparison of these two constructs. So I thought, we need to get the author of this post onto the podcast.  Well, that author is Adam Maurer of Moontower Counseling. Adam is a licensed therapist in private practice in the Austin, Texas area who works a great deal with couples and individuals around relationships, especially folx within the LGBTQ+ community. Adam believes that therapy is a place to explore strengths and challenges with acceptance and an open mind, and Adam's work focuses on empowering clients to thrive in a world that is not always understanding. So this episode explores the myths of monogamy and offers insight into modern monogamy. Let's check it out." Melissa Carnagey: "I am very excited to have the SPF community hearing your perspective, and especially on this topic of exploring the concept of monogamy versus modern monogamy, because some of this relationship stuff can make people's heads spin. It can get a little too close to home. But before we get into that I would love to hear, and have you share what your journey has been to the work that you're doing." Adam Maurer: “Yes, so I kind of grew up in a chaotic family, with parents who didn't get along. Mix that with being a young,

This week, I talk with Reverend Lacette Cross, affectionately known as Rev L, about the intersection of sexuality and faith.  Rev L describes herself as a God-loving, justice-worker who is a black, bisexual woman and ordained baptist minister. Her work via the Will You Be Whole platform offers a space for people to "wrestle with" and unpack how to be sexually faithful and faithfully sexual. Rev L shares with us her unique, personal journey toward this work, explores the reasons behind the taboos around sex and faith, and some actionable steps to strengthen your personal relationship with spirituality and sexuality.     Want to connect with Rev L and Will You Be Whole's services and content? Visit her website here. Follow Rev L on Instagram here.    And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft Instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  Hi families. So what comes to mind when you think of faith, religion, and sexuality? I've spoken to many adults on this SPF journey thus far who have shared about an upbringing with religious foundations and what I have found is that it often contributed to less open, less sex-positive environments. There seems to be a block on what is considered appropriate sexually within many faith-based communities. So I'm excited that on this episode we are deconstructing this just a bit with our guest Reverend Lacette Cross, affectionately known as Reverend L. She describes herself as a God-loving, justice worker who is a Black, bisexual woman and ordained Baptist minister. She believes in the power of intersectionality as it is the lens and grounding of her work around sexuality and faith. A self-identified womanist she has the deepest commitment to the liberation of all people. Her work in ministry and coaching creates space for conversation, learning and change around sexuality and spirituality, working with anyone who wrestles with how to connect sexual behavior and attitudes with their beliefs about God, self, others, and the Bible. This episode will make you think, so let's wrestle with it, with Reverend L. Melissa Carnagey: "We have with us today Reverend L. That's Reverend Lacette Cross with Will You Be Whole. How are you?" Reverend L: "I'm doing good. How are you?" M.C: "I'm doing really well. I'm excited to dive in. We are going to be talking about the intersection of sexuality and faith. Which I know for the Sex Positive Families community, especially within the group that we have, this is a topic that comes up a lot. It seems to have some deep roots for a lot of people in terms of their upbringing and how they then shape their ideas about sexual health and perception of their sexuality. So I'm excited to dive in with you, but I'd love to start by having you share with us what your journey towards the work that you're doing in faith and sexuality has been." R.L: "I love telling this story because it is always a reminder that we are the sum total of our experi...

In this episode, I talk with Noelle Ward who is a Teen Life Skills Coach, Occupational Therapist, founder of Life Skills 4 College, and parent of two.  Noelle shares with us a host of strategies for communicating more effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, with our children especially when approaching sexual health discussions. She explores how parents can cultivate their children's curiosities, how to read body language and how to foster healthy communication skills in our children.     Want to connect with Noelle and Life Skills 4 College's services and content? Visit her website here to sign up for free downloadable tools and online courses that support communication and life skills for the young person in your life. Follow Life Skills 4 College on Instagram here.    And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! TRANSCRIPTION {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  "Hello, Families! Today's episode is all about communication strategies when talking with our children and teens. For this one, I had to bring on Noelle Ward founder of Life Skills for College as well as the award-winning LifeLabs. These are two programs that teach children life skills for success. Noelle is a Licensed Occupational Therapist, working with diverse individuals of all ages and abilities. She is also the Director of Rehabilitation for a large home health and hospice organization. She is responsible for the therapy programs and quality of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy throughout the state of Alabama. Alongside her profession, she's married with two kids, so she knows a bit about this parenting thing. Noelle is breaking down barriers for verbal and non-verbal communication while offering actionable strategies for parents and caring adults, so they support sexual health talks with the children in their lives. This episode is packed with helpful tips, so let's get to it!" Melissa Carnagey: “Noel, how are you?” Noelle Ward: "I'm great, thanks! How are you, Melissa?" M.C.: “I'm doing very well. So let's get started with you telling us just a little bit about your journey.”  N.W.: "Great! Well, I'm an Occupational Therapist by background, and I have been working in leadership roles the majority of my career, for about 20 years. And I noticed over the past, about the past 10 years, I was working with a lot of new graduates, college students and I was noticing... I was mentoring and coaching them a great deal because they didn't have the life skills they needed to navigate not only the workforce but just their lives in general. I was seeing this on a regular basis, and I was seeing people that were not happy in their current role in work or life and they were blaming this on their situation but it wasn't their situation. It's because they didn't know how to navigate the situation, especially with communication, which we’ll be talking about today. So I thought of this and I thought,

In this episode, I talk with sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist, sex educator and counselor, Dr. Uchenna 'UC' Ossai. UC demystifies the correlation between pelvic health and sexual health, defining for us what the pelvic floor is, why it is so important to sexual health and functioning, and discusses some common issues men and women can experience. We also learn some background into what ignited the work she is doing in the medical field as well as in her sex education work for grown folks via her platform, YouSeeLogic.   Want to connect with UC's services and content? Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here to catch the Bourbon Talez and Swagger Tips series. Catch Dr. UC live-streaming as a Pleasure Professional every Tuesday at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern to learn more about pelvic health and sexual health.   Additional resources : To find a pelvic health practitioner near you, visit pelvicrehab.com. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction} {Person speaking} Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}            Hi Families, so an important part of being a sex-positive family is maintaining the sexual wellness of the adults in the equation. Parents or caretakers can model attention to our sexual health, which sets a living example and gives our children permission to follow suit.  So on this episode, I had the pleasure of learning about the connection between pelvic health to sexual health from Dr. Uchenna Ossai who is a pelvic health physical therapist and AASECT certified sexuality counselor. Alongside her work in the medical field, she also has her own business called "You See Logic" which is a platform that focuses on improving the sexual intelligence of adults through innovative content and honest discussion that is free of judgment. That's actually how we became connected, I watched her ‘Bourbon Tales' series that she does on Instagram, so make sure you go follow her @YouSeeLogic so that you can get some grown and sexy sexual health information. So get comfy, and get ready to learn about sexual health and pelvic health because the doctor is in! Melissa Carnagey: “Alright, so we have with us Dr. Uchenna Ossai, or better known as You See Logic, thank you so much for joining us today.” Uchenna Ossai: "Thank you, I am so happy to be here with everyone. I've been a pelvic health physical therapist for about 7 years now, and really what started my journey was an internship when I was about 15 years old, a summer internship, with a wonderful woman named Kathy Tesco in Dallas, TX. When I interned with her I thought originally that it was just a regular orthopedic physical therapy job. But it was actually a pelvic health physical therapy job. She saw women and men with pelvic floor issues, so I thought: ‘Wow, this is amazing', it ignited something deeper in me. I thought I wanted to either do business or med school, I was one of those nerdy kids who did Med School Camp and Math Cam...

Keeping our children safe is a top priority of parents and caring adults especially in the context of sexual health. In this episode, I talk with licensed clinical social worker and sex therapist, Kristin Hambridge (aka 'SexStuffwithKristin'), about strategies caring adults can use to promote body autonomy, self-awareness and a sense of safety within our children. Kristin explains the concept of 'tricky people,' why it is important to allow your child choice, fostering healthy body boundaries, and teaching your child how to connect with their gut instincts. She emphasizes that these strategies are not about being scared but being prepared. Want to connect with Kristin's services and content? Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here. Be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel for sex-positive videos here.   Resources referenced in this episode: Safely Ever After, Inc by Pattie Fitzgerald 'Do You Have a Secret? (Let's Talk About It!) by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network)- Safety Support for Parents Additional resources for families And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex-positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Person speaking} Hello families! So since starting Sex Positive Families, one of the most requested topics parents and caring adults seek consultation on is safety. How can we raise sexually healthy children and keep them safe from harm?  Because this is such an important piece of parenting in a sex-positive way, I decided we should start here and give you some knowledge and strategies to approach this aspect more confidently.  So on today's episode, I have Kristin Hambridge who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sex Therapist working toward her board certification from AASECT.  If you're on Instagram and follow sexual health content, then you may know her already as @sexstuffwithkristin. Kristin is a blogger and contributing writer for a number of online magazines as well as a YouTube vlogger covering a myriad of sexual health and sex-positive topics.  Alongside her professional passions, she is a parent of a three-year-old son, so she is living sex-positive parenting every day. This episode has a wealth of safety tips and strategies for parents and caring adults, so let's get started. Melissa Carnagey: “We are on today with Kristin Hambridge. Some of you may know her as @sexstuffwithkristin (now @sexstuffwithkris). Kristin, how are you?” Kristin Hambridge: “I am good. Thanks for having me! I'm really excited to be on your podcast! This is awesome.” M.C.: “We are so excited to have you and we are excited to pick your brain because you do a lot for the community in terms of sexual health messages and really getting creative, or as you coin at your shop, ‘a little snarky with it’, and so I'm excited to have you in this space.  I've been a follower for a while now and I love your content and I know that there are a lot of listeners who feel the same wa...

SPF is now podcasting! This first episode of the Sex Positive Families podcast welcomes parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates to join us as we dive into topics that strengthen sexual health talks in families. Get to know the host and founder, Melissa Pintor Carnagey, how SPF got its start, what sex-positivity and parenting have to do with each other, and what you can expect from this community moving forward. Melissa also shares some shout-outs to those that have supported SPF's launch and mission, because it definitely takes a village! This podcast will challenge you to shake the shame and trash taboos around your sexual health and help you see the amazing role you can play in influencing healthier outcomes for the children in your life. We're so glad you're joining us! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you're enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Transcript {Soft Instrumental music plays as introduction}  {Person speaking}  Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I’m your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us!  {Same person speaking}  Hey Families, it’s Melissa Carnagey with Sex Positive Families, and I am excited because this is the introductory episode of the podcast. We are transforming the platform and bringing information, knowledge, strategies, perspectives, and sex positivity in parenting, straight to your ears. Thank you so much for tuning in.  This introductory episode is going to be all about calibrating all of us. Who am I, how did Sex Positive Families get it’s start, what is sex positivity and how does it relate to parenting and children, some topics that we’re going to be covering this season, and lastly some shout-outs because nothing is done truly alone. There are a lot of folx that have been along this path with me in these last six months and have contributed to the success of Sex Positive Families, so I want to shine light on them.  First, who am I? I am a licensed social worker in the state of Texas. I have been working in the field of sexual health for the last ten years. I’ve had positions in direct services, so in case management, and then in program management and then I transitioned to macro level, so working for the state government as a consultant in the realm of HIV, STD and sexual health.  In 2017 I received my certification as a life coach. My focus is on parent empowerment coaching. I was able to tie these two pieces together of sexual health  and of parenting and coaching. That’s really kind of the foundation and focus of Sex Positive Families and the services that we offer.  But the biggest role that I have and the most relevant and my real “why” is in my role as a parent. I am a parent to three children: I have an eighteen year old daughter who is a freshman in college, an eight year old son, and then a four year old “bonus” son with my partner, Ryan. So our family is rich, when it comes to the love and the support and the levels of communication that we share between us.  We use a lot of strategies regularly with all three of our children that really speak to ensuring that they have the knowledge, the autonomy and the confidence to approach the...

In today's episode, I speak with the incredible, Melissa, who is a Parent Empowerment Coach and Founder of Sex Positive Families. Melissa talks about how to parent in a sex positive and gender-neutral way, and why this matters. Sex Positive Families operates under the belief that gender is a social construct and that it's important for us to socialize our children differently. Melissa shares how sex positive parenting has has positive outcomes in her home with her family. We also talk about why gender reveal parties, and gender expectations placed upon a baby because of their genitals is harmful. In addition to parenting in a gender-free way, it's important that we, as individuals, self-reflect and examine the gender we have internalized within ourselves and that gets played out in our everyday lives. Melissa is a powerful example, teacher and coach who is paving a different, more freeing way for us all. Whether you're a parent or childfree, this episode is for you if you want to gain a deeper understanding of gender, sex and liberate yourself from society's constructs and expectations.