MICHELLE SLAYBAUGH: Talking to Our Kids About Sex

Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™.  Talking to our kids about sex- awkward and very necessary! In today's episode, we're diving into the powerful theme of sexual education and its far-reaching impact on both individuals and society. Stick around as we break down some key moments and insights shared by our incredible guest, Michelle Slaybaugh, Director of Social Impact and Strategic Communications for SIECUS, the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to sex ed for social change. Michelle is a sexologist, educator, and activist for comprehensive sex education, reproductive justice, and sexual health equity for all people. She had a pivotal role at the Harlem Children's Zone and has shared her expertise on ViceNews, BET's Black Coffee, RevoltTV, and many more. Her goal is to reach the masses and engage in real, raw, and unapologetic conversations about sexuality. If you want to know more about the sex education that your kids are getting in school and how to talk to your kids about sex, tune in now! IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: -Self-Acceptance and Societal Transformation -The idea that embracing our imperfections and traumas can lead to profound personal growth. -By accepting ourselves, we inadvertently empower others, especially the next generation. -The ripple effect of positivity that can shape the way we approach life. -Proactive Steps Towards Self-Empowerment -Embracing pleasure and having informed conversations with our children. --The value of effort over perfection, highlighting that trying is a crucial aspect of personal growth. -Confronting Shame -Cultivating Personal Growth -Shame thrives in silence -The importance of confronting and processing our own shame. -Sexual Empowerment -Self-pleasure and masturbation -Educating Young People about Sexuality -Ages and Stages: Navigating Development -Parental Involvement and Support More About our Guest Michelle Slaybaugh: With a wealth of experience focusing on marginalized urban communities, Michelle's work provides deep insight into the holistic implications of sexuality on individuals' lives. Dedicated to understanding and communicating the complex intersections of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation through a reproductive justice lens, Michelle has developed a unique language to speak to communities of color. Her experience in working with marginalized urban communities has shaped her perspectives on the direct connections between sexuality and generational poverty. https://siecus.org/ https://www.instagram.com/siecus/ https://www.instagram.com/sexedfuturist/ Get early access to MENO™ Verified Providers, Products, and Procedures, and start Pause Planning™ at joinmeno.com Pausing or not. Start here.  IG @join.meno TT @join.meno  YT @join.meno For Status Updates, MENO Motivation, and Provider exclusives:  IG @jacquelinebuckingham LI @jacquelinebuckingham Welcome to MENO. You have arrived. ----- Jacqueline  Disclaimer:  MENO™with Jacqueline Buckingham is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. The show does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices