Ep 4: Talking to Adolescents About Sex Without Shame (Even When It’s Awkward)

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, Sheena and Juline sit down with Heidi Sproull, AASECT-certified sex therapist, educator, author, and creator of the Informed Adolescents curriculum, for a powerful conversation about how we learn (and unlearn) everything we think we know about bodies, boundaries, consent, and pleasure. With over 30 years of trauma-informed clinical experience, Heidi shares why she stopped “pulling people out of the water downstream” and instead began building scaffolding upstream through developmentally appropriate, shame-free education that helps young people (and adults) understand their bodies, trust their inner “yes, no, and maybe,” and communicate clearly in relationships. This episode is for parents who want to “do better but don’t know how,” adults re-parenting their own inner middle schooler, educators looking for better tools, and anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their body, their voice, or their right to say yes—or no. Science-forward, deeply human, and refreshingly real, this is a conversation that reminds us: it’s never too early—or too late—to build healthier relationships with ourselves and others. You can find Heidi here: https://www.informedadolescence.com/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!