14. How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex with Dr. Elisabeth Gordon

Storks, “the birds and bees,” “the facts of life." Starting a conversation about sex with your kids can be challenging, but it's a crucial aspect of their development.In the episode, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Gordon, Integrative Sexual Health Psychiatry and Sex Therapy - using a broad understanding of sexuality, from the anthropological and sociological through the psychological and medical, to support, treat, and educate about sexual health. Together they discuss when to begin the sex talk and the best methods to go about it.By maintaining open and honest communication with your kids, you can help them make informed decisions, build healthy relationships, and navigate the complexities of sexuality with confidence.Books for children on sex and body parts: It's not the stork! by Robie H. Harris Amazing You!: Getting Smart About Your Private Parts by Gail Saltz What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Jayneen Sanders What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys/Girls by Lynda Madaras Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up by Jacqui BaileyAAP: The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to help parents teach their children about body boundaries and safety.The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).Subscribe to our newsletter here to stay updated and not miss out on new episodes.