Sex Ed, Social Media Misinformation, and Parenthood

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Out Loud with Rob & Rachel, we’re joined by Martha Kempner, a sex educator with more than 25 years of experience and the creator of Sex on Wednesday.What starts as a laugh-out-loud story about a school nurse making a wildly inappropriate comment to fifth graders quickly turns into a deeper conversation about sex education, misinformation, and how social media has reshaped the way people learn about their bodies, relationships, and health.We talk about:What sex education looked like growing up in the 80s and 90sHow misinformation spreads through social media and influencersBirth control myths and evolving scienceAbstinence-only education and shame-based messagingParenting in a world where kids get information from algorithmsWhy critical thinking matters more than everThis episode blends humor, honesty, and real-world experience into a thoughtful conversation about how we got here — and how parents, educators, and adults can do better moving forward.🎙️ Guest: Martha Kempner 📚 Creator of Sex on Wednesday 🎧 Episode 9 of Out Loud with Rob & RachelCheck out Martha's Substack at https://sexonwednesday.comSupport the show