Sex Talk(s): How to Have Them and Overcome the Awkward // with Sarah Sproule

Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them

Ok, who of us hasn’t cringed a little bit, thinking about "having the talk" with your kids? Why does this awkwardness exist, and can we make it less awkward for our kids, so there’s a healthier dialogue about sex and bodies and relationships?

In Episode 39, Sarah Sproule unpacks all of this with host Carmelita Tiu, sharing what parents can do to create an open atmosphere, build healthy attitudes towards sex and their bodies, and empower their daughters with tools to craft healthy relationships.

Some highlights:

• Where the awkwardness around sex-related topics comes from
• When and how to start talking about sex
• Why it’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it
• A script for have an open conversation with older kids about sex, when you haven’t had one before
• The importance of living the way healthy feels

Guest Bio:

When Sarah was 11 she was afraid she was only growing one breast and didn’t know who to turn to for help.

Now as mother of three teens, with two decades experience as a therapist and a masters in sexuality studies, Sarah uses her skills as an occupational therapist and sex educator to ensure every parent and caring adult knows how to nurture deeper connection with their growing kid(s).

Because no child should ever feel alone and unable to reach out for help with their body, their boundaries or their knowledge about sexuality.

… and yes Sarah eventually grew two breasts roughly the same size.

To learn more about Sarah Sproule:

• Visit www.sarahsproule.com
• Follow her on Instagram @iamsarahsproule
• Find her here on Facebook
• Check out Sitting in a Car, her podcast about sexuality relationships and consent for parents of teens & little kids
• For a guide on how to talk to little kids about sex and making babies, visit www.sarahsproule.com/bio

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