How to Normalize Talking to Your Kids About Pleasure
Category: Adult
Tags: Parenting · Sexual Health · Education
Bold history meets practical advice. As a sex ed educator I revisit Joycelyn Elders' 1993 moment and show how to talk to kids about pleasure with age-appropriate language and science-backed reasons why teaching that masturbation is natural can reduce shame. I add conversation starters and a parent guide to open, stigma-free sex education.
Rolly's Take
For the parents who dare to peel back the layers of taboo and approach sexuality as a natural part of life. They seek to equip their children with a sense of agency, transforming potential shame into understanding — all while navigating a cultural landscape that often shies away from honesty.