Podcasts about sexual health education

Send us a textAre you ready to take control of your women's health and break the silence around sexual wellness?In this powerful episode, Jacquelynn Cotten dives deep into the real conversations we should be having about reproductive health, sexual wellness, and the myths that keep women in the dark.Joining us are Jamie Norwood and Cynthia Plotch from Winx Health, a company dedicated to making women's health products and information more accessible, accurate, and stigma-free. They share their journey of challenging outdated beliefs, fighting misinformation, and helping women take charge of their sexual wellness.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tre and Dr. Mac. They are both graduates of Howard; one is a she is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the other is a leader in the research and development of innovative nutritional supplements and products. They are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. They created RAMP, Real, Authentic Media Physicians, promoting health literacy, holistic wellness, and sexual health education. Dr. Tre is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine and a Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has three decades of experience connecting the dots between mind, body, and soul in medicine. As a game changer, she drops knowledge, bold tips, and tools for shattering the myths and stigma surrounding sexual health. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society. She and Dr. Mac are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tre and Dr. Mac. They are both graduates of Howard; one is a she is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the other is a leader in the research and development of innovative nutritional supplements and products. They are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. They created RAMP, Real, Authentic Media Physicians, promoting health literacy, holistic wellness, and sexual health education. Dr. Tre is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine and a Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has three decades of experience connecting the dots between mind, body, and soul in medicine. As a game changer, she drops knowledge, bold tips, and tools for shattering the myths and stigma surrounding sexual health. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society. She and Dr. Mac are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tre and Dr. Mac. They are both graduates of Howard; one is a she is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the other is a leader in the research and development of innovative nutritional supplements and products. They are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. They created RAMP, Real, Authentic Media Physicians, promoting health literacy, holistic wellness, and sexual health education. Dr. Tre is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine and a Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has three decades of experience connecting the dots between mind, body, and soul in medicine. As a game changer, she drops knowledge, bold tips, and tools for shattering the myths and stigma surrounding sexual health. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society. She and Dr. Mac are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the Guest(s):Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With extensive experience advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Connie plays a crucial role in developing resources for this community. Her work focuses on bridging gaps in education and providing individuals with IDD the tools they need for personal empowerment, particularly in realms like sexual health education. Breon Williams is a Project SHINE Youth Ambassador who is committed to educating and raising awareness about SHINE's sexual health toolkit for youth with disabilities. Drawing from his personal experiences as a young man with I/DD, he connects meaningfully with both youth and families, fostering open and inclusive conversations. Williams earned a general diploma in high school and pursued two years of college. Like many young people with disabilities, he initially felt uneasy discussing sexual health. However, through his journey of self-empowerment, Williams has overcome these challenges and now strives to help others gain confidence in having these important conversations.Episode Summary:In a thought-provoking episode of the Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education discusses Project SHINE with Connie Senior and Breon Williams. Developed by YAI in collaboration with Planned Parenthood and other agencies, Project SHINE aims to bridge gaps in sexual health education for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The episode highlights the project's significant impact, including the launch of "Your Sexual Health Toolkit," a comprehensive platform empowering individuals with IDD. Connie explains how the project addresses the lack of sexual education in schools and adapts to different learning needs, while Breon shares his experiences promoting the toolkit and educating his family. They also emphasize the role of educators in integrating these resources into learning programs to support students with IDD holistically.Key Takeaways:Bridging Educational Gaps: Project SHINE aims to fill in the existing gaps in sexual health education for youth with IDD, ensuring they have the knowledge needed for personal safety and advocacy.Comprehensive Resources: Your Sexual Health Toolkit is an accessible, user-friendly resource designed to cater to individuals with IDD, featuring tools like glossaries, videos, and interactive games.Empowerment Through Education: Proper sexual health education empowers individuals with IDD to make informed choices, report abuse, and maintain body autonomy.Importance of Advocacy: Youth Ambassadors like Breon Williams are integral in spreading awareness about the toolkit and bridging the information gap within communities.Collaborative Efforts: The initiative underscores the need for collaboration among families, caregivers, and educational institutions to effectively deliver and promote inclusive education.Resources:Your Sexual Health Toolkit: https://yoursexualhealthtoolkit.orgThank you to our sponsor, IXL. https://www.ixl.com/inclusive Complete Show Notes + Transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/empowering-youth-with-disabilities-through-sexual-health-education/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Rena Malik to tackle the often-taboo subject of sexual health and its crucial role in overall well-being. 1. Why sexual health is still a taboo in modern medicine 2. What society gets wrong about sex 3. How to talk about sexual health with your doctor 4. The link between erectile dysfunction and heart attacks 5. How everyday medications could be impacting your libido Dr. Malik is a board-certified urologist with specialized training in Female Pelvic Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery, and Sexual Medicine, along with certification as a Menopause Society Practitioner. Recognized as the American Urological Association's Young Urologist of the Year in 2023, Dr. Malik runs a popular YouTube channel, ranked in the Top 500 Educational Channels, where she is committed to making healthcare education accessible. She is also a sought-after speaker, digital opinion leader, and podcaster. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

Send us a text Season 4, Episode 521: 18+. Join Ruan Willow in an enlightening discussion with Brianna Carey, a relationship and intimacy coach with over 16 years of experience. Brianna shares her insights into the common challenges women face in reclaiming their desire and exploring pleasure, especially after significant life transitions like childbirth. This episode delves into the importance of communication, understanding, and the use of tools like sex toys to enhance intimacy in relationships.Brianna, along with her husband Mark, a licensed professional counselor, provides couples with the guidance needed to create deeper connections and more fulfilling intimacy in their marriage while navigating the complexities of parenthood. Discover how understanding the erotic blueprints can transform your sexual expression and relationship dynamics.This episode is packed with valuable advice on embracing pleasure, the significance of self-exploration, and the benefits of incorporating tools like vibrators into your intimate life. Women, learn why it's crucial to prioritize your pleasure and connection with your partner, and how to overcome societal stigmas surrounding female sexuality.Listen in as Ruan and Brianna discuss the power of pleasure, the journey to self-discovery, and how to break free from the constraints of guilt and shame. Whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your relationship or explore your own desires, this episode is a must-listen.00:01:29 " Many women decide they don't want sex after having a baby00:08:02 " External stimulation is so important during pregnancy and postpartum care00:12:45 " You work with women who are ready to take ownership of their pleasure00:16:11 " About 85% of women need clitoral stimulation to have an orgasm00:21:58 " Bullet00:26:58 " Use lubricants 100% in the bedroom, not just vibrators00:27:41 " The erotic blueprints help you understand each other and how to communicate00:32:52 " The first year postpartum is so crucial for a relationship00:36:58 " What drove you to create your podcast, and what type of things do00:41:51 " Women need to take 30 minutes a week to relax and enjoy their bodiesConnect with Brianna: https://www.intimacyevolution.com/Quotes from Brianna:"If you don't use it, you lose it, applies to your libido and orgasms.""Every woman deserves to experience their pleasure to the absolute fullest and know what desire is and create that.""Release the expectation of an end result, and you will see how much more you're able to enjoy it."Quotes from Ruan:"Why does our culture have to see it differently when it's our genitals, it's just another part of our body.""We are sexual beings. We are. It's okay to enjoy it. It's okay to want it."Books: Servicing the Work Men https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/servicingtheworkmenherfilthyhotwifeadventuresI Dare You https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallengeSupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

In this insightful episode, Daniel and Garet sit down with Dan Harry, star of I Kissed a Boy and a powerful voice in HIV and sexual health advocacy. Dan opens up about his experience on the UK's first gay dating show, shedding light on the pressures of on-screen dating and the vulnerability that comes with reality TV. Beyond the entertainment world, Dan is making a significant impact in the LGBTQ+ community by participating in an HIV vaccine trial and hosting the BBC documentary HIV, PrEP & Me. Together, they explore the evolving conversations around HIV prevention, the importance of breaking down stigma, and how the gay community can prioritize sexual health. Dan's candidness about his personal struggles in dating, public perception, and advocacy work makes this a must-listen for anyone interested in both love and community activism. Key Highlights:Dan's Reality TV Experience: Dan talks about his unexpected journey on I Kissed a Boy and how joining later in the show impacted his confidence and connections.HIV Advocacy and PrEP: Dan discusses his role in an HIV vaccine trial and his BBC documentary, highlighting the importance of PrEP and HIV prevention education.Breaking Stigma: The conversation dives deep into how HIV stigma still exists and why it's essential to dismantle it, especially in the LGBTQ+ dating world.Dating in the Spotlight: Dan shares how being on reality TV has changed his dating life and the toxic traits he's working to overcome.Words of Wisdom: Dan reflects on how what may be seen as weaknesses can be our greatest strengths, offering empowering advice for those navigating the dating world. ___SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONJoin our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here!What's included:Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenesCommunity chats with Daniel and GaretExclusive voting power on episode topics/guestsDaniel and Garet's personal journal updates___SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and GaretCo-Hosts of Modern Gayshttps://www.moderngays.co

This week, we are joined by Landa Fox, a BCBA and Certified Sexual Health Educator with extensive experience in autism and developmental disabilities. Landa specializes in inclusive sexual health education for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Today, she'll share vital insights on the importance of this education, effective strategies for parents and caregivers, and how ABA therapy can aid in teaching boundaries and safety. Download to learn more! Landa's Bio   Landa Fox (she/her) is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator living and working in Lkwungen Territory (Victoria, British Columbia). She has worked in the field of autism and disability support since 2003. Currently, her work focuses on sexual health, relationship, and safety education for those with unique learning needs. She works with individuals, families, schools, and community organizations. Her work often centers around creating and modifying existing sexual health and relationship education to be meaningful to those it is presented to and creating support plans to address contextually inappropriate sexual behaviour.   Contact and Socials:   Website: www.positiveconnections.ca  Email: landa@positiveconnections.ca  Instagram: @positiveconnections   Podcast: Sex Ed Book Review (sexedbookreview.com)  ................................................................ Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Dr. Rena Malik is an accomplished urologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology). She completed her medical schooling at New York University School of Medicine, followed by urologic residency at the University of Chicago and a fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology and as the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.She is also actively involved in medical education through her YouTube channel, "Rena Malik, M.D.," which has amassed over 1.9 million subscribers.In this episode we cover:- Ways to boost testosterone naturally, and its broad impacts on health and vitality.- Common myths around sexual phenomena, clarifying their normalcy and health implications.- The role of health literacy and its importance in post-surgical care and overall health outcomes.- Causes of sexual dysfunction, both psychological and physiological factors affecting men and women.- Practical advice for enhancing sexual health and intimacy, including effective communication strategies and lifestyle tips.Sponsors for this episode: Bon Charge- Use code NEURO for 15% off - https://boncharge.com/collections/red-light-therapy-devices?rfsn=7851803.209b11Inside Tracker - Use code LOUISA20 for 20% off - https://insidetracker.com/louisaConnect with Dr. Rena Malik: Instagram: instagram.com/renamalikmdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD(00:00) Preview and Introduction(01:51) Dr. Rena Malik's Background(05:54) Debunking Sexual Health Myths(09:49) Impact of Testosterone on Men and Women(13:19) Testosterone Deficiency Epidemic: Causes and Solutions(16:15) How To Boost Testosterone(21:56) Stigmas Around Sexual Arousal (25:52) Does Size Really Matter?(28:27) Addressing Sexual Dysfunction In Men and Women(31:15) Root Causes for Low Sexual Desire (36:43) How To Improve Sexual Relationships(37:58) Link bw Ejaculation and Prostate Cancer(40:35) Dr. Rena Malik's Tips for Better Sexual HealthThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner.

Cindi Roberts is a Professional Recovery Coach and is recognized as the SoberSexpert©. She holds a Masters degree in Sexual Health Education and is currently studying to be a Clinical Sexologist. Cindi has over 25 years of experience in public health and is passionate about helping individuals in recovery navigate intimacy issues. Follow Cindi on Instagram: http://www.instragram.com/sobersexpert Check out her website here: http://www.cindiroberts.com/ Get tickets for Sober City Summit here: www.sobercitysummit.com Follow Trina On Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheRetiredPartyGirl The Retired Party Girl Journal: https://amzn.to/49EDncz Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

This episode, Kate and Steph talk to 'sexpert' Cindi Roberts. Join them as they delve into the much-requested topic of sober sex and intimacy. With 25 years of experience educating men and women about sex, Cindi brings some valuable insights and practical advice to the table. They cover everything from the challenges and benefits of sober sex to tips for improving intimacy without using alcohol as a prelude. They talk about how sobriety can enhance sexual experiences and relationships, offering listeners a new perspective on intimacy that is both empowering and enlightening.Show Notes:Cindi Roberts, M.Ed., CRC, CPRC Cindi Roberts is a Professional Recovery Coach and is recognized as the SoberSexpert™. She holds a Masters degree in Sexual Health Education and is currently studying to be a Clinical Sexologist. Cindi has over 25 years of experience in public health and is passionate about helping individuals in recovery navigate intimacy issues.IG: www.instragram.com/sobersexpertwww.cindiroberts.com Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

Veronica interviews THE sober sexpert about women, sexuality and sobriety. What are the 'hot topics' for women when they get sober? Cindi Roberts, M.Ed., Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC). Cindi is a professional recovery coach that supports women who want to focus on finding and recovering intimate connections to self and others. Often referred to as the SoberSexpert™, Cindi holds a Master's degree in Sexual Health Education and is currently studying to be a Clinical Sexologist. She has over 25 years of professional experience as a sexual health and wellness educator. Being in recovery from alcohol use disorder for over 7 years, she knows first-hand the intimacy issues that can arise for women in recovery. Cindi is passionate about helping women discover tools and develop inner strength and confidence to navigate intimate relationships. She is known for her compassion, candidness and authenticity when holding space for an honest dialogue about a variety of sensitive subjects. Cindi lives in Colorado, where she focuses on coaching, teaching and speaking about topics including recovery, sobriety, sexual wellness and intimacy. To learn more, visit the show notes.

CW: Mention of abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, incest, molestation  At 24 years old, in the early 90's, Michelle Lopez was riding a train in New York with her newborn baby and saw an advertisement that spoke to her. It said, “If you're a woman and you're enduring substance abuse, homelessness, or battery, call this number.” Michelle picked up a phone and began her new life. Her and her daughter were diagnosed with HIV, and it was her mission to get clean, understand her own trauma, and help others with similar stories.  Michelle, a bisexual Caribbean woman, realized that women living with HIV continue to be ostracized for both wanting and having sex. Michelle knew she had to combat this and teach herself and others about self-love, pleasure, and intimacy.  She has spent her career advocating for HIV prevention and treatment, women's health, mental health, sexuality, and how to unlearn feelings of shame. She says, “I recognized getting clean would give me more power to fight against situations and circumstances and stand up for my rights. I had to learn what it is to love Michelle and deal with the trauma that I endured.” Michelle shares how she utilizes her experiences from childhood to the present to educate others through clinical work, research, and advocacy. Her story is one of empowerment, celebration, and making lemonade with the lemons she was given.  Download the transcript of this episode. Resources:   Michelle Lopez LinkedIn CAPTC World AIDS Day Page HIV.gov  Bio:   Michelle Lopez is a tireless advocate for public health among Black and Latinx communities. Over the last 30 years, Michelle has worked in HIV and AIDS prevention and health care navigation and substance use services. Michelle has served on boards of directors and advised on policy development that impacts the lives of marginalized communities. Michelle is now focusing on research designs methodology to meaningfully engages community members.

The topic of STIs is often accompanied with shame. It is also accompanied with the idea that a person was careless and promiscuous. However, that is not how STIs work. Sexual Health Education in our country is starting to change for the better, but is still very far behind in the aspect that we are not making it widely available, nor is it always accurate. This is one of the topics Kara talks about with Alexandra Harbuska, founder of Life with Herpes. Alexandra talks about the myths around STIs and herpes and sheds light on to what we can do to change the conversation and help support those who do have an STI, which affects a lot of people. We need to let go of the stigma associated with STIs and recognize they are a human experience.  Alexandra Harbushka's life was sent into upheaval when she received a call from her doctor diagnosing her with herpes. Shaking, feeling like her life - her goals, happiness, and desires - had all just gone up in smoke, she was left scared and with a new mission, to share her story with people just like her and to let them know that their feelings are normal, natural, and that they are not victims.  With that mission in mind, she founded Life With Herpes, an online community consisting of a podcast, a website, Youtube channel, wellness products to support the skin condition and an online community that provides support, all dedicated to shattering the stigma of living with herpes. Before founding Life With Herpes and becoming a mother to her son Clinton and a wife to her husband Bill, Alexandra worked in corporate America with roles ranging from Ralph Lauren to selling new home construction to being a mortgage loan officer. Her education includes a bachelor degree from the University of Arizona (Bear Down to my fellow Wildcats!), a postgraduate certificate in Ministry, and is currently working on a masters in Theology. She is also an ordained minister and provides ministry counseling. Learn more about Alexandra YouTube - Life With Herpes www.lifewithherpes.com www.instagram.com/lifewithherpes

In this episode, Boonie speaks with Dr. Clarissa Francis about the importance of unlearning shame, having open discussions about sexual health, pleasure, and consent, and taking responsibility for our actions. We also delve into the politics surrounding women's bodies and reproductive justice. Dr. Francis emphasizes the need for representation of sexually liberated black women as positive role models and shares insights on mental wellness.  A transcript of the full episode is available here. Follow Dr. Francis here: Instagram: @therealhotgirldoc Website: https://therealhotgirldoc.com/  Support for today's episode comes from We-Vibe wand, a powerful wand massager. Save now on the wand through 11/30/2023, shop here: https://bit.ly/BoonieWand The hashtag for the podcast #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown  Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit them here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/.   Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown Twitter: @BoonieBreakdown  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown   Chapters 0:00:00 WeVibe wand advertisement 0:02:11 Discussion on abuse and intimate partner violence 0:08:08 Dr. Clarissa Francis' Journey into Sexual Health Education 0:11:13 Safer Sex and the Importance of Education 0:13:19 Healing and Releasing Shame for Body Autonomy and Pleasure 0:23:24 Advocating for Rights and Protection 0:24:14 The Importance of Simplifying and Relating 0:28:29 The Importance of Conversations about Sexual Health 0:33:22 Open-mindedness and non-judgmental approach 0:33:36 Celebrating Black Women's Bodies and Rejecting Judgment 0:35:08 Embracing Joy, Pleasure, and Safety 0:37:11 Government Policies Reflecting Fear and Autonomy over Bodies 0:38:06 Historical Oppression and Marginalized Groups 0:47:38 Discussing Adina Howard and unconditional love. 0:48:18 Hot Girl Movement Merch and Book Available

Our guest today is revolutionizing sex education, she has presented at the White House on International Trade and is recognized as one of the top 50 Women in Wellness. Heather Florio collaborates with medical professionals worldwide to research and develop products for various fields, including urology, pelvic health, dermatology, and radiation oncology. She is the CEO of a company that specializes in organic nutritional supplements and skincare products derived from aloe vera - that all 3 of us have all tried and LOVE. “The movement she aspires to create addresses the pervasive gaps in comprehensive sexual education for women worldwide, recognizing the pervasive stigmas and cultural barriers that impede female access to crucial sexual health knowledge. " 00:03:30 Revolutionizing sex education and empowerment. 00:07:23 Aloe vera for women's health. 00:12:23 Aloe vera enhances pelvic health. 00:23:17. Education is essential for empowerment. 00:25:35 Youth sexpert program empowers students. 00:31:35 Vaginal lubricants can cause damage. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/si2nff8wuD8 Stay Connected with Desert Harvest Website | https://www.desertharvest.com Use our code PLEASURE for a discount on sexual wellness products Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/desertharvestaloevera/ Complimentary Sexual Satisfaction Session with Sugar If your ready for epic intimacy in your relationships, your tired of trying it figure it out alone and would love a direct support to get you there, DM US “intimacy” on Instagram @pleasurepositiveliving Support the Show Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ClitTalkConfidential Download our free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy

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S7 E12  PLATINUM Guest Dr. Cherlisa Jackson Ph.D., MA, MPH, LPC, NCC, CHES … came through GDOTM & shook the walls down to the foundation with pure KNOWLEDGE!!!  Even my staff was captivated by every single word that exited her mouth

“Sex education, also known as sexual education, sexuality education or sex ed, is the instruction of issues relating to human sexuality, including human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, sexual reproduction, safe sex and birth control, sexual health, reproductive health, emotional relations and responsibilities, age of consent, and reproductive rights. Sex education which includes all of these issues is known as comprehensive sex education, and is often opposed to abstinence-only sex education, which only focuses on sexual abstinence. Sex education may be provided as part of school programs, public health campaigns, or by parents or caregivers. In some countries. It is known as "Relationships and Sexual Health Education". --- 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

Welcome to our mini-series on Reproductive Justice and Family Planning! Diana Greene Foster, PhD, author of The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having - or Being Denied - an Abortion, sits down with host Tammy Kremer to advocate for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy. She explains that the Turnaway Study found that, “When people are making the decision about what to do with an unexpected pregnancy and they decide on abortion, all the reasons they give us are exactly those outcomes that we see for people who are denied an abortion.” She envisions a world in which “everyone is an equal partner in sex, in childbearing, in contraception, in pregnancy decision-making.”  Download the transcript of this episode. Follow Diana Greene Foster on Twitter. Resources:  The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion  Global Turnaway Study  ANSIRH: Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Care  Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health   Plan C Pills  “Black Women's Lived Experiences of Abortion"  Girlx Lab CAPTC-Related Training and Resources:   S3 E9: Abortion and Reproductive Justice Across State Lines     S2 E2: Speaking Frankly: Supporting Youths' Choice to Parent with Dr. Aisha May  Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Trans and Non-Binary People  Turn on notifications to never miss an episode of Coming Together for Sexual Health. Follow Coming Together for Sexual Health on Instagram and Twitter. Diana Greene Foster is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and a researcher at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health. She is the principal investigator of the Turnaway Study in the United States and Nepal, a nationwide longitudinal prospective study of the health and well-being of women who seek abortion including both women who do and do not receive abortion.  

Join hosts Ain, Nadhirah, and Alia as they boldly confront societal taboos surrounding sexual health education. Discover the vital connection between comprehensive knowledge and individual well-being in this enlightening episode. With esteemed guest, Dr Hamizah Binti Kamarul Jaman, we dismantle barriers, challenge stigma, and advocate for informed choices in sexual health. Break the silence, embrace understanding, and empower yourself for a healthier future. Tune in now and join the movement towards inclusive education and a more empowered society. #SexualHealthEducation #Empowerment SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being #Sustainability #PeerToPeer #UnitedNations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #17SDG #PublicRelations #CorporateCreativeAndProduction #UiTMMassComm Follow us on Socials! ⁠⁠@realiteapodcas1⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@realiteaktok

Katarina Hoskins is the Spanish/Arts & Humanities Teacher at the Rise STEM Academy for Girls and the Outreach Coordinator for the Kentucky Inclusive Health Collaborative at the University of Kentucky. She is also a Sexual Health Researcher with a specific interest in comprehensive sexual health education. Katarina is currently working on developing a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Program for Elementary School Students with hopes of launching it in Fayette County Public Schools. She is the founder and host of the Warrior Woman's Circle podcast where she engages in open conversations normalizing important but underrepresented topics. Katarina loves to swim, bike, and rock climb and she volunteers monthly with Catalyst Sports, an adaptive climbing clinic in Louisville. She has a cat, a dog, and loves to garden.  If you enjoy this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKAWHI, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukawhi, or Twitter https://twitter.com/ukawhi If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider making a donation to the University of Kentucky Active Women's Health Initiative at https://uky.networkforgood.com/causes/13092-active-women-s-health-initiative-fund.

We are talking about what the federal government is doing about sexual heath education. Also, do you know what lookism is? Hint: it affects women often at the peak of their career. Plus, what affects girls just as much as it impacts boys, yet girls go undiagnosed? We give that some attention. Finally, what do dreams mean? Guests:  Jessica Wood, PhD - Sexuality and relationships researcher Dr. Tomi Mitchell - MD, wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

Tonight we say farewell to a friend, Dr. Jason Kindrachuk. Also, think you can eat all you want and exercise it off? Or eat healthy and not exercise? An expert weighs in. Who is getting abortions? If you're thinking teenagers, you are wrong. Just who might surprise you. Plus, why is sexual health education such a taboo in highly religious countries? Guests:Anna Rhymer - Owner / Operator at Anna Bee FitDr. Togas Tulandi - Chief of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at McGill University Health CenterBushra Mollick - Sexual Health Educator

In this episode, Dylan and Manny chat about sex education with Dr. Kristen Mark. Kristen is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She is the Director of Education in the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, and also an Affiliate Research Faculty at the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University. In light of some recent political controversies involving how we teach about sex and gender in K-12 schools, Kristen schools us about what sex education actually is, who supports it and why, other ways to teach kids and teenagers about sex outside of the classroom, and cultural differences in attitudes toward sex. Kristen Mark's webpage & publications Sex Education in Amsterdam Sex Science Happy Hour SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States) Guttmacher Institute

On today's episode I'm talking to Los Angeles based arts activist and UCLA professor David Gere about how experiencing the AIDS pandemic in San Francisco in 1985, triggered him to start UCLA Art & Global Health Center. If you are interested in the bridging of art, activism, public health (mental health and sexual health) and humour this episode is for you! We speak about current sexual health issues for teens, consent, the continuous stigma of HIV, demographical differences of people who test positive for HIV,  differences in sexual health statistics and politics across U.S. States, and other geographic areas, such as South Africa, Los Angeles and much, much more! As a former employee of the UCLA Art & Global Health Center I share my insights and experience of working with the Center, and working with art and humour as an efficient tool  for sexual health education. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! If you want to know more about Everyday People visit https://www.everydaypeoplepod.com/ We would be happy if you:→ Review us on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2XytWmnKswJG43lYC70bSO→ Review us on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-people/id1609956443 Social media:Instagram: @patriciaglindorfInstagram: @everydaypplwithpatriciaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bartholdy-glindorf-25538873/ Other ressources:https://artglobalhealth.org/  https://throughpositiveeyes.org/https://gideonmendel.com/a-broken-landscape/ Support the show

Today, Elizabeth Lowder, MSW, LCSW, Founder + Lead Therapist at Sage Tree Therapy LLC, joins me on the podcast and we discuss the deep topic of family of origin. Elizabeth does an incredible job of breaking down this topic and helping us understand that how we were raised is a huge source of information. As a therapist, understanding a clients childhood gives her insight about how they might react or respond as they are walking through their therapy sessions. Every been told you are just like your mother or done something with your child that reminds you of your childhood, good or bad?  How we were raised is ingrained into our subconscious and under moments of stress and anxiety behaviors will surface that we may not even realize are hidden. There is no shame or blame intended as we reflect over our childhood, but an emphasis on understanding of why we may do certain behaviors and gives us a path for growth and healing. Elizabeth starts our conversation with sharing the beautiful meaning behind naming her company Sage Tree Therapy and we finish our conversation discussing the facade of perfectionism and the value of being your perfectly imperfect self. This episode is packed with information and gives us pause to reflect and recognized why we made do things a certain way. Please listen and share this episode and help spread awareness of importance of reflecting and understanding your own family of origin. Ways To Find Elizabeth:  Home | Sage Tree TherapyPhone #: 314-485-SAGE Email: Elizabeth@sagetreetherapy.com FB: @sagetreetherapy Instagram: @sagetreetherapy YouTube: Sage Tree Therapy Elizabeth Bio: Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder founded Sage Tree Therapy, a private therapy practice specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as birth & pregnancy trauma, in 2012 to serve pregnant women on bedrest with individual at-home therapy and has expanded over the years. She has worked in the field of women's trauma since the late 1990's as the director of a shelter for intimate partner violence, a patient advocate for adults with HIV/AIDS, a trauma therapist for women and girls affected by chronic abuse/neglect and sexual violence, and is DONA Doula trained as well as a Our Whole Lives (O.W.L.) Sexuality Educator. Elizabeth has written original curriculum and facilitated therapy support groups on topics related to PTSD, trauma recovery, visual art exercises, sexuality and motherhood. She started a teen therapy in-school program for Safe Connections in St. Louis, clinically supervises LMSWs working towards licensure. She has served as the Victim Advocate for the Boone County Prosecutor's office and Columbia Police Department with the DOVE Unit, as a Health Educator at the Saint Louis County Health Department and a Patient Educator at Planned Parenthood.Elizabeth earned her BSW from the University of Missouri, Columbia and an MSW from Saint Louis University with a specialty in Sexual Health Education. She is trained in EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dream interpretation, sex therapy, journal therapy and expressive visual art therapy. She serves as adjunct faculty at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University and on the Executive Board of the Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation. Elizabeth has also co-founded a consulting firm, Heartland PMAD, whose mission is to train and educate healthcare providers on perinatal mental health and prevent moms from falling through the cracks and get the support they deserve.Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:www.embracelivethrive.comFB: @embracelivethriveInstagram: @embracelivethrive

On today's episode, Destinie Vidro (SheHer) joins us for a conversation all about how asexuality redefines our understanding of human development and what sexuality really means. Together we talk about the independence of the virgin goddesses, the taboo of intimacy, and being proudly ace! If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Destinie's Community: Instagram Resources to Learn More: Finding Asexuality in the Archives Asexuals, the group that Kinsey forgot Asexuality: “That doesn't mean there is something wrong” The Sad State of Sexual Health Education in Physician Training Was Marilyn Monroe Asexual? What Does It Mean to Be Allosexual? Ace Tropes: Cake References

Kristen Mark is a sex and relationship researcher, educator, and therapist. She is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She talks with Yia and David about her research, current projects, and common sex and relationship questions people have. You can learn more about Kristen and her work by following her on Instagram.The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Sexual Health Education is important for all. This episode is in retrospect to sexual and reproductive health awareness week on February 14 – 18, 2022.

Delilah Robb (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) talks about her work as a community health educator. She explains why community-driven health promotion is at the center of healing, and how traditional stories teach us to honor our bodies and sexuality.Delilah Robb is pursuing her Masters of Public Health in the Maternal and Child Health program at the University of Minnesota. She is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. In addition to her studies, she works as a community health educator at the Indian Health Board (IHB) of Minneapolis. She is interested in many American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) areas of health, including: maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, social determinants of health, and cancer prevention. She is also researching Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Knowledge, Attitudes, and Cultural Beliefs of American Indian Men as part of the Tribal Researchers' Cancer Control Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Native American Research Center for Health, and National Cancer Institute.Resources:Honor your Body and Culture Campaign: “The Intersection” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGfhUmQhdyc“Starting the Conversation” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJaQFtkPCcPress: http://thecirclenews.org/health/ihb-launches-programs-on-sexual-health-and-education/https://mndaily.com/263251/news/university-grad-student-fosters-conversation-education-about-sexual-health-in-american-indian-communities/Webinar:Minnesota Public Health Association: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhXd6HquwCgOrganizations: Indian Health Board of Minneapolis: https://www.indianhealthboard.com/Connecting to pleasure through art:Check out Chief Ladybird (@chiefladybird) and Quill Violet Christie Peters' work (@raunchykwe)!--Indigenae theme song: “Nothing Can Kill My Love For You” by Semiah Instagram: @semiah.smithFind her on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. 

If you are a parent, please take a second to forward this to all the educators in your world who have the important responsibility of providing education to kids and youth about their sexual health, their body health and their physical and sexual development.Wherever you're at in your knowledge about how to educate kids about sex, this is not a static topic - it is hugely dynamic and changing. Similar to keeping up with fast changes in the digital world, knowing how to keep current with appropriate and inclusive languaging around reproductive health, gender and how kids are communicating with one another about sex, is a topic that in the last decade has many of us educators and parents scrambling to know how to keep current. Please listen carefully to this conversation and notice what happens for you as you soak it in. Does it empower you, make you uncomfortable, challenge your assumptions, prepare you better for what kids are bringing to you? Whatever reactions you have, my hope is it moves you in a direction that offers kids and youth more safety, more inclusion and more understanding. This episode is the last one in our 4-part series on Our Kids & Sexual Health. In the previous episode show notes we share some resources for further learning that you might want to take a moment to check out. We've included books and websites appropriate for your kids of all ages, for specific topics like sex education with people with disabilities, and information for you to explore that might help you shift your own understanding how you were taught about sexual health by parents, educators, media, and peers.Thank you for learning with us!Karen

Dr. Cherlisa Jackson has served clients in psychiatric care for over 13 years and has spent the last six specializing in psychosexual therapy. Knowing that the black community is disproportionately affected by STIs and all other sexual traumas, Dr. Cherlisa became inspired to open her own practice S.h.e.e.r. (Sexual Health Education, Esteem, & Relationships) where she helps couples and families increase their confidence and strengthen their relationships.  According to Dr. Cherlisa, it is crucial to establish boundaries before getting into a relationship. Rather than getting caught up in all of the things that you want, it is more important to first understand what you do not want. When we are honest with ourselves and understand our deal breakers, we are more likely to make productive decisions.  Tune into this week's episode of Southern Soul Stream Live for a raw conversation with Dr. Cherlisa Jackson about sex and relationships. Learn more about the difference between chemistry and compatibility, the importance of honest communication, and how to make informed decisions that foster transparent and healthy relationships.    Quotes • “I think honesty is probably the best thing. Communicate from the beginning and be flat out honest about what you actually want within somebody you're talking to.” (09:02-09:11) • “When you skip that friendship step, you miss a lot of the compatibility stuff and you go straight into chemistry.” (11:13-11:19) • “As a couple, you've got to be able to think together and people don't know how to do that if they skip being able to be compatible.” (14:12-14:17) • “African American people are disproportionately affected by all things sex.” (15:33-15:36) • “When it comes to why we are not protecting ourselves, most of the research shows that condoms look suspicious or break the mood and people aren't interested in doing that because they want to build trust. So when you take away protection, it's like a means of building trust.” (15:49-16:02) • “The minute I pile someone else on top of my hurt and I don't work to filter through it or heal it, then it just becomes a bigger problem for the person I'm currently getting over.” (20:03-20:13) • “You have to start with what you don't want so that you understand your boundaries, deal breakers, and what you're not willing to accept.” (32:31-32:39) • “We see all these memes running around about red flags, and it's all because we don't establish deal breakers.” (32:58-33:04)   Links Connect with Dr. Cherlisa Jackson: https://www.sheerllc.com/about  https://www.facebook.com/CherlisaJackson/   Connect with Southern Soul Live Stream: • Want to listen to our next episode live? Click here to register. • Website: www.SoulLiveStream.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernSoulLiveStream/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern_soul_livestream/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/soul_livestream

Josh Diamond, Katie Mitchell and Katie Forsyth provide an overview of the Appalachian Replication Project (SexEdVA) at James Madison University's Institute for Innovation in Health & Human Services. The program strives to equip teens, caregivers, and community members with the education and skills that allow young people to make the healthiest decisions for themselves when it comes to sex and relationships. Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.sexedva.org https://www.talkwithyourkids.org https://www.adolescenthealth.org https://www.cdc.gov https://www.hhs.gov https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/new-river/ https://www.nrvroadtowellness.com     SHOW LESS    

It's time to reimagine sex education and start giving people the sex ed they need—and deserve. So what should that look like? That's the subject of my latest podcast with special guest Dr. Kristen Mark. We talk all about the sex ed that does and doesn't work and explore tips on cultivating happier and healthier sex lives and relationships, including how to keep the spark alive and how to work through sexual trauma. Dr. Mark is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair and Professor in Sexual Health Education at the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She is also a sex and relationship researcher and therapist, and an AASECT certified sex educator. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: What does sex education look like around the world? Which models work, and which ones don't? Beyond reducing STIs and unwanted pregnancies, how can better sex education make society healthier overall? Why should pleasure be a central focus of sex ed? How can people in long-term relationships keep the spark alive? What should you do if you and your partner want different amounts of sex? How do you bridge that divide? How can bisexual people cultivate healthy relationships in the face of bisexual stigma? How do you cultivate a satisfying sex life if you have a history of sexual trauma? To learn more about Kristen and her work, visit her website at kristenmark.com and follow her on Twitter @Kristen_Mark *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

It's time to reimagine sex education and start giving people the sex ed they need—and deserve. So what should that look like? That's the subject of my latest podcast with special guest Dr. Kristen Mark. We talk all about the sex ed that does and doesn't work and explore tips on cultivating happier and healthier sex lives and relationships, including how to keep the spark alive and how to work through sexual trauma. Dr. Mark is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair and Professor in Sexual Health Education at the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She is also a sex and relationship researcher and therapist, and an AASECT certified sex educator. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: -What does sex education look like around the world? Which models work, and which ones don't? -Beyond reducing STIs and unwanted pregnancies, how can better sex education make society healthier overall? -Why should pleasure be a central focus of sex ed? -How can people in long-term relationships keep the spark alive? -What should you do if you and your partner want different amounts of sex? How do you bridge that divide? -How can bisexual people cultivate healthy relationships in the face of bisexual stigma? -How do you cultivate a satisfying sex life if you have a history of sexual trauma? To learn more about Kristen and her work, visit her website at kristenmark.com and follow her on Twitter @Kristen_Mark Follow Dr. Lehmiller on Twitter @JustinLehmiller or Instagram @JustinJLehmiller. To stay up-to-date on the latest sex research and tips, check out https://sexandpsychology.com

On today's episode of Health in the Hole, we welcome back Adair Flynt, Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner. We dive into her work with sexual health, contraception and STI's at Teton County Public Health. We talk about how early sex education should start- not middle school, but with toddlers even. We talk about which contraception is available free or low-cost at the public health clinic for adolescents as well as adults, as well as STI testing, treatment and counselling. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adairflynt_cnm_fnp/ Email: adair.cnm.fnp@gmail.com Book Recommendation: It's Not the Stork https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Stork-Families-Friends/dp/0763633313 Follow along on our Health in the Hole Facebook page. Episode webpage: https://www.jhbackcountryhealth.com/podcast43/ Thanks for listening to Jackson's local health and fitness podcast! Health is so much more than avoiding joint pain and disease. On Health in the Hole, Dr. Laura Wright and Dr. Parker Hewes dive into the many aspects of health, bringing you insight from local health and fitness experts to help you move better, feel more fully, and be wholly health

Good Morning it's Tuesday July 27th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - In an effort to inform the community where it stands on controversial topics, the Wenatchee School District recently posted about two of the more controversial topics out there…. sexual health education and Critical Race Theory.   Now our feature story…    In an effort to inform the community where it stands on controversial topics, the Wenatchee School District recently posted about two of the more controversial topics out there…. sexual health education and Critical Race Theory.   District spokesperson Diana Haglund said the district office and school board members have been receiving a lot of calls and emails on those two topics from community members and parents. They've been asking questions about how the subjects relate to Wenatchee schools.    Most of the people contacting the district were concerned and looking for more information. Some were emotional.   Haglund also said that the district felt it was important to make information publicly available to help dispel any inaccuracies.    She also explained that the statements are related to current state legislation.    It was important to them to tie the information to the passage of legislation, so parents in the community can know what those bills look like and what was included in them. It'll also help connect families and the public with information about what is happening with comprehensive sexual health education.   In fact, the Wenatchee School Board received a presentation on the sexual health legislation in January 2020, shortly after it was approved by state voters.    Haglund said Wenatchee School District curriculum was aligned even before the passage of the bill and again, available on the website.   Still, parents do have the option to opt their student out at any time during the curriculum.   They also have the right to review the curriculum at any time.   In terms of addressing Critical Race Theory, Haglund said the district office has been receiving a lot of questions from parents.    Parents are concerned it is happening in schools specifically related to recent legislation, House Senate Bill 5044. House Senate Bill 5044 requires Cultural Competency, Diversity Equity and Inclusion training for school staff.   The new law requires school districts to use one of the professional learning days to train school district staff in either cultural competency, diversity, equity or inclusion.   But Haglund said Critical Race Theory is not part of the new law, nor is any other specific curriculum mentioned in the law.   She did explain that there is some concern that CRT is part of that and being taught in our schools. That's why they wanted to come out with a very clear position that they are not teaching CRT.    The district is not required or mandated by the state to do so.    This is something they want to be really clear with the public on.    We encourage you to read our full story and join the conversation by visiting NABUR at wenatcheeworld.com/nabur.   -   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com -   Here's what else you need to know today.   Another year of Fiestas Mexicanas has gone the way of the pandemic.   The two-day, free event — which features music, food and vendors in a celebration of Latin American Independence Day each September — won't be held in 2021. It was also canceled in 2020.   Martha Zaldivar, who has organized Fiestas Mexicanas for 14 years, said many of the event's sponsors were not able to contribute this year because of the economic impact of COVID-19.   The event is also facing long-term obstacles in the form of space.    Zaldivar said Fiestas Mexicanas averages 20,000 people each year — a big crowd for the limited space at the event's usual venue - Lincoln Park.   The city of Wenatchee is working on a number of improvements at Lincoln Park, but Zaldivar said the changes won't benefit the event.   For example, the park's new stage won't be large enough. And parking will also still be an issue.   Wenatchee Parks Director David Erickson said no additional parking is in the works since the existing lot has enough space for the majority of the park's regular uses.   So, Fiestas Mexicanas is looking for a new venue but they still haven't found the right place. One concern is that at least 30% of the event's attendees are individuals who walk to the event from areas surrounding Lincoln Park. That means switching locations could have an impact on attendance numbers.   Despite these issues, Fiestas Mexicanas hopes to return stronger than ever in 2022. They are also planning a second, smaller fiesta in May.   Their priority? To give the community a free band and a good quality event.   Finally,   Fishers, a mid-sized member of the weasel family, are making a comeback in the Pacific Northwest and Chelan County.   The species was eliminated from Washington state in the mid-1900s. How? Due to trapping - for their fur.    But Fish and Wildlife, the National Park Service, Conservation Northwest, and Calgary Zoo released 89 fishers in the North Cascades between 2018 to 2020 to help restore the species.   Since then, state wildlife biologist Jeff Lewis says fishers have started having babies in the wild and have gotten as far as between Stevens Pass and Lake Wenatchee.   In March 2019, a resident of Plain caught an image of a fisher on a game camera. At the time, the picture was a unique find as Lake Wenatchee is so far between two of the recovery zones.   It now seems that fishers are doing quite well in upper Chelan County. The animals are found predominantly on the west side, where there are dense, Douglas Fir forested canyons.   The state agency is working to return fishers to the landscape for several reasons...    For one, they were a part of the natural landscape before human settlement caused them to be overhunted.   That means they have a role to play in the ecosystem.   Fishers are one of the only real predators of porcupines for example. They are also predated on by bobcats and mountain lions.   The state agency is now working on a camera trap study to track fishers in the wild and see how broadly they're distributed on the landscape. This will help them decide if they need to relocate some of the animals or release more on the landscape.   Eventually, state biologists may do a camera trap study near the Lake Wenatchee area.   For now, the fisher population isn't sustainable yet around Lake Wenatchee, but it might be someday.   Stay up to date by visiting us at Wenatcheeworld.com     Did you know that the Wenatchee Confluence State Park is a great place to birdwatch? Officially created in 1990, more than 30 breeding species will make their homes there and 224 total species including falcons and bald eagles have been spotted. With more than 97 acres designated as natural and wetland environment, you're bound to see something incredible.     Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Thursday!   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex education is a subject you would not normally hear in typical conversations. A “hushed” topic even among families. Nonetheless, this is a topic that should be discussed, given the amount of wrong information even today. In this episode, Shane chats with Allison Macbeth to talk about women's holistic reproductive health and bring truth to the most common myths, and just how to understand the complexities of a woman's body. Alisson is the Founder & Director of Blue Poppy Health and a certified Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner trained at the Justisse College. She also has a Masters in Human Sexuality and Sexual Health Education from the University of Sydney in Australia. Allison has always been passionate about empowering people to understand their own sexual health, to teach fertility awareness, body literacy, and just understanding our hormones to use it as a natural birth control method, which more than 99% effective when used in planning for a pregnancy and to better manage your hormonal health. Connect with Allison: Website: https://bluepoppyhealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluepoppyhealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluepoppyhealth/ Facebook Group: https://web.facebook.com/groups/FertilityAwarenesswithAllison __________________________________________________________________ Join us at our Facebook Group for exclusive content and offers from our amazing guests: https://web.facebook.com/groups/carpediemliving Follow me on Instagram: @carpediemlivingpodcast @shanegitmed Listen to all episodes: https://linktr.ee/carpediemlivingpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpediemliving/support

Jaeden reads a research paper written a few months ago titled "Improving Sexual Health Classes in High Schools to Create Safer Environments for Youth". Works Cited: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OHpsu8_oGDxYjnpJwnfQhnsSJrnmMaLg/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, we dive into the topics of fertility awareness, body literacy, and cycle charting.  with certified Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Allison Macbeth. Allison teaches us the importance of understanding your cycle and getting in tune with your sexual health. Allison Macbeth is the Founder & Director of Blue Poppy Health, a certified Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner trained at Justisse College and holds her master's degree in Human Sexuality and Sexual Health Education from the University of Sydney in Australia. GET IN TOUCH:Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.comKristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.comAllison @bluepoppyhealth + www.bluepoppyhealth.com/FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Did you know that the majority of therapists, even couples therapists, get little to no sexual health education?! My mind was absolutely blown by this tidbit, and I was totally impressed with Heather's passion for educating her fellow therapists. It's why she founded the Sexual Health Alliance, which has grown tremendously and is providing that vital information to mental health professionals everywhere. Tune in to learn more! Find out more at https://respark.co and https://sexualhealthalliance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practicingpolya/support

How do you know a relationship is healthy?Why does our body have to change?What do you do about sadness due to a crush?CWHC's Outreach and Education (OE) Program has been around for over 30 years and now provides comprehensive sexual health education to over 3,500 young people across Chicago every year. In this episode, we hear from Scout, Megan, and Clare, health educators at CWHC. Listen as they share how the OE Program amplifies CWHC's education-focused model beyond its clinic into classrooms across Chicago, and how they use of student's anonymous questions, like these, to guide their classes and challenge traditional power dynamics of who decides what young people get to know or question. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center, our Outreach and Education Program, and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ari Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Thanks to the Outreach and Education Committee - Scout Bratt, Megan Selby, and Clare Hiyama - and to the students who shared their anonymous questions, as well as their thoughts and feelings about what is has meant to them to receive comprehensive sex education. A special thank you to Jacoba Cruz-Rodriguez, who contributes greatly to CWHC's Outreach & Education program.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:Feminist Sex Ed ResourcesAdvocates for Youth: Honest Sex Education: issue area led by teen advocates and leadersReadings & Resources on Abolition and Reproductive Justice: a list compiled by Young Womxn of Color for Reproductive Justice, A project of Advocates for YouthSex Ed is a vehicle for Racial Justice: an article from Sex Ed for Social Change (SEICUS), as part of their #SexEd4SocialChange campaignSex Ed as a Human Right: an episode of, “What Would a Feminist Do?” a podcast featuring Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn FriedmanSexuality Education: a TEDx Talk from Al VernacchioWebsites CWHC Health Educators LoveScarleteen.com: a website with some of our favorite articles, definitions, and resources for youth (some of which are written by youth!). We also recommend additional publications from this website's content creatorsSex Positive Families: a website with variety of resources for adult alliesHealthy Teen Network- hub for training, resources, and youth programmingAmaze.org: videos for youth folx and their parentsCHAT.org: Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens website with links to resources, medically-accurate information, and videos (created by Chicago Department of Public Health)Guttmacher Institute: research, fact sheets and data analysis regarding sexual health, access to health care, and the state of sex educationYouth Organizing Resources and NetworksAssata's Daughters*Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health: CHAT*Chicago Freedom School*Advocates for Youth: Youth Leadership and OrganizingSex Ed Works Campaign (Healing to Action)*Girl/Friends Leadership Institute (A Long Walk Home)*SIECUS Campaign Organizing*Chicago-based! 

Welcome to the trailer for Mirror and a Flashlight, a podcast that explores the history, stories, and practices of Chicago Women's Health Center, a feminist collective that has been evolving and transforming for decades. What can we learn from the Feminist Health Movement? What does radical care and education sound like now?  Episodes will drop in December 2020.Follow us:Our websiteFacebookInstagramSupport our work with a donation here.

Today's guest is Caitlin Long.  Caitlin is a sexual health educator who has recently co-founded Rescripted, a new feminist education consulting business that develops deep, critical thinking curriculum and programming about sexuality and gender.  Caitlin has taught in several gender-specific schools and as a guest in multiple spaces and organizations.  She is also developing a new intensive and experiential racial healing workshop with Ulcca Hansen called Silk Strand.  Additionally, Caitlin is pursuing a certification in Sexuality Education through ISEE, the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment. In our conversation, Caitlin dives into some of the common challenges that the subject of sexuality education presents to people with wide ranges of knowledge and experiences.  She explains how and why she has learned to approach education on sexuality from a more holistic lens rather than solely from a behavioral and preventative mindframe.  She also discusses her inspiration from Sonya Renee Taylor regarding three “peaces” and making peace with our bodies.  She talks about how our society can often be grounded in fear of differences, which has damaging repercussions that can manifest in shame and anger, but how we can improve that by working together and being more vulnerable and recognizing where these messages come from. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of humble badass educators with humble badass Caitlin Long.

A quick recap of how our sporting teams went across the weekend. Also the story of just how much we were holding back one team we were playing for!We then go to you guys to find out what you would change about AFL! This leads to us meeting Malcolm from The Alchemy Cordial Company (check them out here) or Malchemy as Leighthal calls him. We have our NRL and AFL Supercoach presentations to or We Got The Chocolates league winners. Unbelievable prize pack included. Mitch outlines his plan for getting tickets to the Brisbane Lions first final on the weekend. Leigh finishes with a bang by giving the boys his best Sexual Health Education lesson to ensure he nails it when he has to teach it. One person really does not go well with the accompanying quiz! 

Sex is (obviously) a big deal for a lot of us, and it has a huge impact on a relationship. So as someone who works hard at providing people tools and perspectives on lasting, genuine wellbeing, it’s SO important to me that we get the best ideas, the real science, and the most beneficial tactics to use in regards to sex. To that end, I brought on Michaela Boehm in June, Dr. Lori Brotto two weeks before, and this week, Dr. Kristen Mark. We had a deep dive into what people in relationships can do to elevate their communication, sexual satisfaction, and tackle “desire discrepancy”. I encourage you to listen in with your partner. There’s a lot of good stuff in here. Let me know your take! Leave a rating and review or connect with on Insta @mantalks. Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH is a sex and relationships researcher, educator, and therapist. She has spent the past 8 years at the University of Kentucky as a faculty member in health promotion and Director of the Sexual Health Promotion Lab. She is currently transitioning to the University of Minnesota Medical School as the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair for Sexual Health Education and Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health. She is affiliate faculty at the Kinsey Institute.  Her research program centers around sexual well-being, specifically the maintenance of sexual and relationship satisfaction and sexual desire in long-term relationships, sexual function and dysfunction, and sexual desire discrepancy. She also engages in community advocacy around inclusive comprehensive sexual health education that integrates messages of sexual pleasure. Dr. Mark holds degrees in psychology, family science, biostatistics, and public health and her research and therapeutic approaches are as interdisciplinary as her training. She consistently has her scientific research published in the top journals in sexual health and has presented her work at hundreds of conferences nationally and internationally. Additionally, Dr. Mark is regularly relied upon as an expert to digest sex and relationship science to print, radio, and television media. Connect with Kristen Website: kristenmark.com Twitter: @Kristen_Mark Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter    Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks Community Editing & Mixing by: Aaron The Tech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome, we are delighted to have you join us today!Today's episode we are honoured to have Kerri Isham share with us the importance of why Sexual Education Matters to your overall wellbeing. Kerri is a knowledgeable, experienced and passionate educator dedicated to excellence and committed to the empowerment of people of all ages.Her primary goal is to make exploring sexual health fun and meaningful, and to alleviate the shame and embarrassment sometimes associated with this topic. Her three main areas of focus are sexual abuse prevention, special needs education and LGBTQIQAP advocacy.Follow her journey online on Instagram @ Kerri Isham Like Us, Follow, Subscribe, Share, and leave a review if you like what you heard. Available on various social media formats by clicking on the link below. https://linktr.ee/healthyourownwaypodcast

Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss sexual violence. If you find this topic to be triggering, please hit pause and check out some of our older episodes instead! Let's stop beating around the bush when it comes to our bodies and our health. Instead, let's empower each other with shameless knowledge and remove the stigma that follows. In Ep. 27 of Season 2, we speak to Aisha Ismail about the lack of sexual health & reproductive education in the Muslim community, the importance of understanding and confronting sexual violence and all that the Muslim-led organization Heart has to offer. It's our body and it's about time we get to know it. Aisha outlines the importance of sexual health literacy and why it's crucial that we increase the spread of this vital information throughout our community. Understanding our bodies is a right, because sexual education covers more than just the birds and the bees- it expands across areas like menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and so much more. We shouldn't be caught-off guard or left in the dark when it comes to our own physical health. Aisha also discusses the growing number of sexual violence incidents within our community. The unfortunate truth is that 68% of victims don't go to the police. Could fear of being judged, for something that they are a victim of, be to blame? Aisha says, most likely. She digs into why and how we can help differentiate the difference between consensual sex and sexual assault. This episode is a chalk full of incredibly useful and crucial information that helps learning about our bodies at any given age much easier. We're proud to be a part of an ever-growing circle of women, who like Aisha, share a common goal: empower the ladies in our community with knowledge.Enjoy and remember to follow us on Instagram: @unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Aisha on Instagram: @ayooshismaiCheck Out Heart on Instagram: @hearttogrowTake A Look At All 'Heart' Has To Offer HERE

For the past 8 years, Tara has been a compounding pharmacist at Innovation Compounding in Georgia and focuses on women's and men's sexual health. Tara collaborates with providers and patients across the US who are interested or presently using compounded medications to treat women's health. Last year, Tara developed her website www.thesexualhealthpharmacist.com to advocate and educate the public on sexual health issues. She frequently provides lectures and webinars on Women's and Men's Health and sits on a monthly sexual health panel of experts called justASK! which encourages patients and providers to ask questions related to sexual medicine. Tara is working toward her AASECT certification as a Sexual Educator, which she will be the first pharmacist in the nation to obtain. MAIN POINTS: - Sexual health for women and men including types of sexual conditions such as Female Sexual Dysfunction, Pelvic Health and Pain, and Hormone Replacement Therapy - What we can do as pharmacists to help educate patients about sexual issues - Pipeline of sexual medicine Guest - Tara Thompson, PharmD website: www.thesexualhealthpharmacist.com instagram: @thesexualhealthpharmacist facebook: @theintimatepharmacist Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

For parents of children with autism, one of the more difficult issues they face is how to talk to children on the spectrum about puberty and sexual development. We find out more from educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi.

Democratic lawmakers have received thousands of emails, letters, phone calls, personal visits and, sadly, threats, in recent days from people hoping to derail Senate Bill 5395 (https://tinyurl.com/qqbg7dr). The House version of that bill, which requires age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual-health education to be part of the curriculum in public schools, was sponsored by State Rep. Monica Stonier of Vancouver. She visits "Capitol Ideas" today to talk about the actual content of the bill, the disinformation campaign that was mounted against it, and the "debate" that featured Republican lawmakers using language on the House floor that caused TVW, the state's public affairs television service, to post onscreen parental warnings.

About Kara Haug: Kara Haug is a Sexual Health Educator and Counselor. She is the creator of Grace Unbound, her own sexual health business that takes her into school classrooms, family homes, retreat centers, churches, and large event gatherings where she leads workshops and speaks.  Grace Unbound looks to erase shame and guilt from sexual health education and instead help others come to know themselves and provide them with a deeper understanding on how our experiences, culture, religiosity, family system, and relationships shape us and plays a role in our sexuality.   Kara believes that when we go deeper in our education then grace is boundless and we start to heal and create better relationships.  Kara Haug has a BA in Psychology from Hope College in Holland, MI, a Masters in Theological Studies from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA, and a Post-Grad Certificate in Sexual Health Education and Counseling from the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, MI.   Kara is currently in supervision to become AASECT (American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors and Therapists) certified. Kara has experiencing teaching sexual health to ages 10-92. Teaching Sexual Health is Kara’s passion and she loves seeing people from her workshops or personal teaching sessions open up and become excited themselves in their new learnings and understandings. Kara believes that once everyone understands themselves sexually a bit more, then our world will function better together.  Show notes: http://tamihackbarth.com/episode32/

Christina Reed shares her insights into sacred sex and emotional health and gives helpful advice for couples, singles, and everything in-between.She explains the S.H.A.R.E acronym that empowers communication, self-advocacy, and healthy relationships. Join us around the wheel as we break the stigma around the topic of sex.Learn More About Christina Reedhttps://themedicinewheel.org/christina-reed/Please rate our podcast and subscribe to say in the loop.Subscribe to our podcast:Apple:https://apple.co/34x71OqSpotify:https://spoti.fi/2CivYRGLearn More:https://themedicinewheel.org/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/2rdMIqSLike us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/themedwheelFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/themedwheelFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/themedwheel/DISCLAIMERhttps://themedicinewheel.org/disclaimer/The information shared in this podcast is for general information only and should not be construed as medical advice and understand that no doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and educational materials link to this podcast and website are employed at the user's own risk.Rather read the interview instead? We offer transcriptions for every episode.https://themedicinewheel.org/podcast-ep-7/Support the show (http://www.themedicinewheel.org/omcare/)

Jennifer Gibson, A.K.A The Sex Lady, joins the podcast this month to talk all things sexual health. Jenny, Krystal, and Lindsay have questions answered about pleasure, STIs, safe sex, contraceptive methods, the current state of our sexual health education, and more.

In today’s episode I speak with Harvey A. Kennedy, who has extensive teaching and research experience in the area of Sexual Health and Behavior Modification. His work revolves around shedding light on important health disparities in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK.

Happily Ever After is a Fairy Tale My guest today is Kara Haug. She is the creator of Grace Unbound and is a practicing sex educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as a certificate in Sexual Health Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her role mainly centers on teaching youth about shameless sexuality. She does a lot of workshops and is doing important work shifting the narrative on sexuality. And in this episode, she talks about the fairytale misconceptions that all women often face in their daily lives. Because there are cultural reinforcements that peg a certain brand of story for women, many are going into marriages and motherhood with inflated expectations, only to find that things are much more challenging than they originally thought they would be. This episode explores this topic and offers some solutions for women who are struggling. Listen along. The Biggest Misconception that Women Have About Sex and Sexuality Kara says that women have been given the misconception from a young age of this giant fairy tale image that bundles romance and partnership. And she says that as reach adulthood we are hit with the reality that “the chemicals in our brain have expiration dates”. In short, women are often fed the story that romance is going to be the easiest thing in the world. It's just a matter of finding the right partner and living happily ever after, but the reality of it is much different. Romantic partnerships are a lot of work. The ‘Goal' of Motherhood and Long-Term Partnerships Kara also talks about the goals that women are meant to aspire to–the script they are given about motherhood and long-term partnerships–never really factor in the tough moments after the wedding or birth. No one really prepares women for how difficult the whole dynamic is going to be – especially if you are juggling a career, kids, and a complicated relationship. Your marriage and children won't unlock an infinite wellspring of energy and motivation from within you. Most of the time it's going to be hard, and it will be far from the fairy tale expectations that we see perpetuated in society. Struggles With Sexuality as a Women There are still considerable struggles for women to claim their desire and exist comfortably in the open while at the same time claiming their sexual yearnings. Younger women are still being labeled as ‘sluts' in schools if they explore their sexuality, so there's still an uphill climb that doesn't usually end until adulthood…and sometimes never at all. The Biggest Threat to Marriages? Kara thinks that because of how involved marriage (and motherhood) can be, the biggest threat to marriages is when two partners shift their dynamic from romantic lovers to a business partner type of relationship. And identities get lost amidst all of the chaos. Kara says that prioritizing our identities as romantic partners is the most important thing. She also suggests regular conversations as a way to switch off the autopilot and reclaim your identity – despite the busy, daily happenings of adulthood. She says that even if it's just a date night every week, or sitting down and having a conversation about sexual or other relationship needs every month. That practice can save marriages from turning into business partnerships. The Hardest Part for Kara Kara said that she had past traumas resurface while she was breastfeeding her child. She states that many women also experience these traumas around their bodies when they become mothers. She says more on the subject. Listen along! There's Nothing Wrong With You! Being in a relationship is extremely challenging. Add motherhood and the constant stress of raising a family and you'll hardly have any free time to spare. Just because you are struggling and finding the whole experience challenging does not mean there is something wrong with you. It's completely normal to feel like there is. Don't worry about it, you're doing completely fine. What Are Women Saying the Most as Time Goes on As mothers, Kara says that the most frequent exploration is pleasure, and being comfortable with exploring that as a regular goal in their relationship. In addition, a lot of women are struggling with body image and wanting to feel desirable, so that is a continual anxiety-inducing reality of being a woman in the 21st century. Shifting the Narrative Kara shares that the narrative should be shifted into the direction of more independence and identity for women. She communicates that to her young daughter that it's nice to have a partner, but she doesn't have to rely on a male partner to give her an identity. She talks a lot to the youth and she found that even doing simple eye contact exercises made them uncomfortable. So a part of her job as a sex educator means that Kara is continually trying to teach the benefits of eye contact, communication, vulnerability, and consent to these younger individuals to keep shifting the narrative. Key Links for Kara: Her website: http://www.graceunbound.com/bio More info: Link to the guide sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talk Join my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/list Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/ Host Recent EpisodesMore info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Happily Ever After is a Fairy Tale My guest today is Kara Haug. She is the creator of Grace Unbound and is a practicing sex educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as a certificate in Sexual Health Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her role mainly centers on teaching youth about shameless sexuality. She does a lot of workshops and is doing important work shifting the narrative on sexuality. And in this episode, she talks about the fairytale misconceptions that all women often face in their daily lives. Because there are cultural reinforcements that peg a certain brand of story for women, many are going into marriages and motherhood with inflated expectations, only to find that things are much more challenging than they originally thought they would be. This episode explores this topic and offers some solutions for women who are struggling. Listen along. The Biggest Misconception that Women Have About Sex and Sexuality Kara says that women have been given the misconception from a young age of this giant fairy tale image that bundles romance and partnership. And she says that as reach adulthood we are hit with the reality that “the chemicals in our brain have expiration dates”. In short, women are often fed the story that romance is going to be the easiest thing in the world. It’s just a matter of finding the right partner and living happily ever after, but the reality of it is much different. Romantic partnerships are a lot of work. The ‘Goal’ of Motherhood and Long-Term Partnerships Kara also talks about the goals that women are meant to aspire to–the script they are given about motherhood and long-term partnerships–never really factor in the tough moments after the wedding or birth. No one really prepares women for how difficult the whole dynamic is going to be – especially if you are juggling a career, kids, and a complicated relationship. Your marriage and children won’t unlock an infinite wellspring of energy and motivation from within you. Most of the time it’s going to be hard, and it will be far from the fairy tale expectations that we see perpetuated in society. Struggles With Sexuality as a Women There are still considerable struggles for women to claim their desire and exist comfortably in the open while at the same time claiming their sexual yearnings. Younger women are still being labeled as ‘sluts’ in schools if they explore their sexuality, so there’s still an uphill climb that doesn’t usually end until adulthood…and sometimes never at all. The Biggest Threat to Marriages? Kara thinks that because of how involved marriage (and motherhood) can be, the biggest threat to marriages is when two partners shift their dynamic from romantic lovers to a business partner type of relationship. And identities get lost amidst all of the chaos. Kara says that prioritizing our identities as romantic partners is the most important thing. She also suggests regular conversations as a way to switch off the autopilot and reclaim your identity – despite the busy, daily happenings of adulthood. She says that even if it’s just a date night every week, or sitting down and having a conversation about sexual or other relationship needs every month. That practice can save marriages from turning into business partnerships. The Hardest Part for Kara Kara said that she had past traumas resurface while she was breastfeeding her child. She states that many women also experience these traumas around their bodies when they become mothers. She says more on the subject. Listen along! There’s Nothing Wrong With You! Being in a relationship is extremely challenging. Add motherhood and the constant stress of raising a family and you’ll hardly have any free time to spare. Just because you are struggling and finding the whole experience challenging does not mean there is something wrong with you. It’s completely normal to feel like there is. Don’t worry about it, you’re doing completely fine. What Are Women Saying the Most as Time Goes on As mothers, Kara says that the most frequent exploration is pleasure, and being comfortable with exploring that as a regular goal in their relationship. In addition, a lot of women are struggling with body image and wanting to feel desirable, so that is a continual anxiety-inducing reality of being a woman in the 21st century. Shifting the Narrative Kara shares that the narrative should be shifted into the direction of more independence and identity for women. She communicates that to her young daughter that it’s nice to have a partner, but she doesn’t have to rely on a male partner to give her an identity. She talks a lot to the youth and she found that even doing simple eye contact exercises made them uncomfortable. So a part of her job as a sex educator means that Kara is continually trying to teach the benefits of eye contact, communication, vulnerability, and consent to these younger individuals to keep shifting the narrative. Key Links for Kara: Her website: http://www.graceunbound.com/bio More info:Link to the guide sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Host Recent Episodes

Happily Ever After is a Fairy Tale My guest today is Kara Haug. She is the creator of Grace Unbound and is a practicing sex educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as a certificate in Sexual Health Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her role mainly centers on teaching youth about shameless sexuality. She does a lot of workshops and is doing important work shifting the narrative on sexuality. And in this episode, she talks about the fairytale misconceptions that all women often face in their daily lives. Because there are cultural reinforcements that peg a certain brand of story for women, many are going into marriages and motherhood with inflated expectations, only to find that things are much more challenging than they originally thought they would be. This episode explores this topic and offers some solutions for women who are struggling. Listen along. The Biggest Misconception that Women Have About Sex and Sexuality Kara says that women have been given the misconception from a young age of this giant fairy tale image that bundles romance and partnership. And she says that as reach adulthood we are hit with the reality that “the chemicals in our brain have expiration dates”. In short, women are often fed the story that romance is going to be the easiest thing in the world. It’s just a matter of finding the right partner and living happily ever after, but the reality of it is much different. Romantic partnerships are a lot of work. The ‘Goal’ of Motherhood and Long-Term Partnerships Kara also talks about the goals that women are meant to aspire to–the script they are given about motherhood and long-term partnerships–never really factor in the tough moments after the wedding or birth. No one really prepares women for how difficult the whole dynamic is going to be – especially if you are juggling a career, kids, and a complicated relationship. Your marriage and children won’t unlock an infinite wellspring of energy and motivation from within you. Most of the time it’s going to be hard, and it will be far from the fairy tale expectations that we see perpetuated in society. Struggles With Sexuality as a Women There are still considerable struggles for women to claim their desire and exist comfortably in the open while at the same time claiming their sexual yearnings. Younger women are still being labeled as ‘sluts’ in schools if they explore their sexuality, so there’s still an uphill climb that doesn’t usually end until adulthood…and sometimes never at all. The Biggest Threat to Marriages? Kara thinks that because of how involved marriage (and motherhood) can be, the biggest threat to marriages is when two partners shift their dynamic from romantic lovers to a business partner type of relationship. And identities get lost amidst all of the chaos. Kara says that prioritizing our identities as romantic partners is the most important thing. She also suggests regular conversations as a way to switch off the autopilot and reclaim your identity – despite the busy, daily happenings of adulthood. She says that even if it’s just a date night every week, or sitting down and having a conversation about sexual or other relationship needs every month. That practice can save marriages from turning into business partnerships. The Hardest Part for Kara Kara said that she had past traumas resurface while she was breastfeeding her child. She states that many women also experience these traumas around their bodies when they become mothers. She says more on the subject. Listen along! There’s Nothing Wrong With You! Being in a relationship is extremely challenging. Add motherhood and the constant stress of raising a family and you’ll hardly have any free time to spare. Just because you are struggling and finding the whole experience challenging does not mean there is something wrong with you. It’s completely normal to feel like there is. Don’t worry about it, you’re doing completely fine. What Are Women Saying the Most as Time Goes on As mothers, Kara says that the most frequent exploration is pleasure, and being comfortable with exploring that as a regular goal in their relationship. In addition, a lot of women are struggling with body image and wanting to feel desirable, so that is a continual anxiety-inducing reality of being a woman in the 21st century. Shifting the Narrative Kara shares that the narrative should be shifted into the direction of more independence and identity for women. She communicates that to her young daughter that it’s nice to have a partner, but she doesn’t have to rely on a male partner to give her an identity. She talks a lot to the youth and she found that even doing simple eye contact exercises made them uncomfortable. So a part of her job as a sex educator means that Kara is continually trying to teach the benefits of eye contact, communication, vulnerability, and consent to these younger individuals to keep shifting the narrative. Key Links for Kara: Her website: http://www.graceunbound.com/bio More info:Link to the guide sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Host Recent Episodes

Happily Ever After is a Fairy Tale My guest today is Kara Haug. She is the creator of Grace Unbound and is a practicing sex educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as a certificate in Sexual Health Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her role mainly centers on teaching youth about shameless sexuality. She does a lot of workshops and is doing important work shifting the narrative on sexuality. And in this episode, she talks about the fairytale misconceptions that all women often face in their daily lives. Because there are cultural reinforcements that peg a certain brand of story for women, many are going into marriages and motherhood with inflated expectations, only to find that things are much more challenging than they originally thought they would be. This episode explores this topic and offers some solutions for women who are struggling. Listen along. The Biggest Misconception that Women Have About Sex and Sexuality Kara says that women have been given the misconception from a young age of this giant fairy tale image that bundles romance and partnership. And she says that as reach adulthood we are hit with the reality that “the chemicals in our brain have expiration dates”. In short, women are often fed the story that romance is going to be the easiest thing in the world. It’s just a matter of finding the right partner and living happily ever after, but the reality of it is much different. Romantic partnerships are a lot of work. The ‘Goal’ of Motherhood and Long-Term Partnerships Kara also talks about the goals that women are meant to aspire to–the script they are given about motherhood and long-term partnerships–never really factor in the tough moments after the wedding or birth. No one really prepares women for how difficult the whole dynamic is going to be – especially if you are juggling a career, kids, and a complicated relationship. Your marriage and children won’t unlock an infinite wellspring of energy and motivation from within you. Most of the time it’s going to be hard, and it will be far from the fairy tale expectations that we see perpetuated in society. Struggles With Sexuality as a Women There are still considerable struggles for women to claim their desire and exist comfortably in the open while at the same time claiming their sexual yearnings. Younger women are still being labeled as ‘sluts’ in schools if they explore their sexuality, so there’s still an uphill climb that doesn’t usually end until adulthood…and sometimes never at all. The Biggest Threat to Marriages? Kara thinks that because of how involved marriage (and motherhood) can be, the biggest threat to marriages is when two partners shift their dynamic from romantic lovers to a business partner type of relationship. And identities get lost amidst all of the chaos. Kara says that prioritizing our identities as romantic partners is the most important thing. She also suggests regular conversations as a way to switch off the autopilot and reclaim your identity – despite the busy, daily happenings of adulthood. She says that even if it’s just a date night every week, or sitting down and having a conversation about sexual or other relationship needs every month. That practice can save marriages from turning into business partnerships. The Hardest Part for Kara Kara said that she had past traumas resurface while she was breastfeeding her child. She states that many women also experience these traumas around their bodies when they become mothers. She says more on the subject. Listen along! There’s Nothing Wrong With You! Being in a relationship is extremely challenging. Add motherhood and the constant stress of raising a family and you’ll hardly have any free time to spare. Just because you are struggling and finding the whole experience challenging does not mean there is something wrong with you. It’s completely normal to feel like there is. Don’t worry about it, you’re doing completely fine. What Are Women Saying the Most as Time Goes on As mothers, Kara says that the most frequent exploration is pleasure, and being comfortable with exploring that as a regular goal in their relationship. In addition, a lot of women are struggling with body image and wanting to feel desirable, so that is a continual anxiety-inducing reality of being a woman in the 21st century. Shifting the Narrative Kara shares that the narrative should be shifted into the direction of more independence and identity for women. She communicates that to her young daughter that it’s nice to have a partner, but she doesn’t have to rely on a male partner to give her an identity. She talks a lot to the youth and she found that even doing simple eye contact exercises made them uncomfortable. So a part of her job as a sex educator means that Kara is continually trying to teach the benefits of eye contact, communication, vulnerability, and consent to these younger individuals to keep shifting the narrative. Key Links for Kara: Her website: http://www.graceunbound.com/bio More info:Link to the guide sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Host Recent Episodes

In Episode 6, Nola and Annie sit down with Rees from Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services to have a conversation about consent. To learn more visit https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/cfys/services/crisis-advocacy-services/ Music Credit: HookSounds.com

For Episode 5 of Down and Dirty, Nola and Annie discuss methods of contraception with two guest speakers from Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-controlhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-trackerMusic Credit: HookSounds.com

In Episode 4 of Down and Dirty, Nola and Annie sit down with Melissa Brown, a Public Health Investigator for Polk County. http://phctheproject.org/https://idph.iowa.gov/hivstdhep/hiv/preventionhttps://www.prepiowa.org/Music Credit: HookSounds.com

Dr. Nancy will be interviewing Bunny Lampert. She is a driving force for the Sexual Health Education of women and couples around the world. This is the Sybian's 30th Birthday year and we will talk about how this came to be, what the journey has been like, and the exciting plans for the future! Tune in for some titillating girl talk about women's sexual health, mind blowing orgasms, and creating major shift in our all of our sensual pleasures!

Remember that scene in Mean Girls where Coach Carr spells out all the ways you will die if you have sex?  Things have come a long way since then. Learn about the who, what, when, where, why and hows of sexual health education today.  Featuring special guest Mr. Brady Sherard, a high school teacher in Edmonton with experience teaching the sexual health education curriculum. For more information: For students: http://www.compasscentre.ca/home/ For parents: https://teachingsexualhealth.ca    For educators: http://sieccan.org/pdf/guidelines-eng.pdf

The chair of the University of Minnesota's program for Sexual Health Education tells Trey most sexual health instruction focuses on adolescents and that maybe adults might also need some instruction.