E48: The ABCs of Sexual Health | Dena Moes on Agency, Boundaries, and Consent – Advocacy in Action

Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode of Aspire offers a grounded conversation about empowered sexual health, consent, and agency in a world where young people are often navigating confusing or harmful messages about sex and relationships. Hosts Katie M. Shipp and host Chessy Prout, along with student co-host Maria Halter, welcome registered nurse, certified midwife, and author Dena Moes, whose book It’s Your Body provides a judgment-free, inclusive guide to puberty, birth control, STIs, pregnancy options, and sexual pleasure for teens and young adults.Together, they explore Dena’s ABCs of sexual health (agency, boundaries, and consent) and discuss how practicing saying “no” and slowing down can lead to safer relationships. The conversation addresses the risks of pornography and photo-sharing, the importance of treating social media as entertainment rather than healthcare, and the critical role adults play in reducing shame and stigma for the younger generations. Tune in to find out what role you can play to create a safe environment for healthy relationships.To read Dena’s book It’s Your Body, visit: http://itsyourbody.net/Want to help us spread Aspire’s message across the world? Become a donor at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444289/supportSupport the showAspire is produced by BenHudakProductions.com