Episode 20: Talking About Sex Without Talking About Sex with Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai

In this episode, Aliya chats with sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist, sexuality educator and counselor Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai all about:how her Nigerian mother taught her about sex from a young agethe role that religion can play in sexual educationwhy talking about sex in a thoughtful way can be so complicatedthe impact that race has on sexualityhow to speak to children about sex from a young age (spoiler alert: it's easier than you think!)+ SO MUCH MOREAliya mentioned the episodes where her mother was a guest on this podcast; have a listen to Episode 2 and Episode 4 where Aliya + her mom talk about it all.Find UC's pleasure mapping exercise here!UC mentioned Sex Positive Families as a great resource for parents as they navigate conversations about sex with their children. Check out the website at https://sexpositivefamilies.com/ to learn about all the resources, books, podcasts and more or follow their Instagram account @sexpositive_families  About Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai:Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist, sexuality educator and counselor. Dr. UC is currently serving in the role as assistant professor at University of Utah in Salt Lake City in the Department of Physical Therapy. She is also currently on faculty for the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s Sexual Health Certification Program. Dr. UC previously served as assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School as well as pelvic health program manager and clinical education rotation director at UT Health Austin for five years. When it comes to sexual intelligence and great sex education, UC embraces always being unapologetically real, happily crunk, and deliciously kind.Find UC on Instagram @youseelogic or on her website https://youseelogic.com/About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses