For Parents: Worksheet to Talk to your Teens about Sexual Consent & Assault

For Parents: Worksheet to Talk to your Teens about Sexual Consent & Assault

Sexual consent and sexual assault are topics that are not often broached by parents with their teens. In particular, I think it's incredibly important to discuss these topics prior to your teenager going off to college. We've all heard the increasingly frequent (and horrifying) news stories about what happens on college campuses. I created a worksheet to help facilitate these conversations!

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Why Courage is Needed to Share Sex Consent Violations

Why Courage is Needed to Share Sex Consent Violations

Folklorist, feminist, and sex educator, Dr. Jeana Jorgensen, reflected and blogged about my personal storytelling video about a sexual consent violation I experienced recently with a man. It means a lot to me to feel like the feminist community is behind me in my personal sharing and in my compassionate and reflective approach to this difficult topic! I also share some negative comments I've received...

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Better Hotter Sex...a bigger view on this topic

Better Hotter Sex...a bigger view on this topic

What do people usually think of, when they hear "hotter sex"? Adding new exciting things to their sex life, like new positions, lingerie, role playing, or anything that seems "crazy" and hot. But this approach isn't necessarily helpful or sustainable because it's only half the picture. I discuss this with Clint August on San Diego Living.

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What is Sexual Confidence really?

What is Sexual Confidence really?

You may think that sexual confidence means knowing everything, or being perfect. But sexual confidence is actually the opposite of that, because it means being open to messing up and trying new things....I discussed this with Client August on San Diego Living recently, and shared some ideas of what to do and what not to do.

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Sexual Mindfulness - Workshop for Women this Friday!

Sexual Mindfulness - Workshop for Women this Friday!

This unique workshop combines sexual empowerment, mindfulness skill-building, and an art gallery viewing of Petals, the photography exhibit celebrating the beauty of women's vulvas.  AND, I'm including wine to accompany your art experience! Friday, July 15, 7-9pm.

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My Personal Story about Consent Violation - Sex & the Price of Masculinity

My Personal Story about Consent Violation - Sex & the Price of Masculinity

What the hell are we doing in our sexual hookups?! Dr. Jenn recounts a personal story around sexual consent and violation, and shares her compassionate insights as a sociologist and sexologist to offer a new version of sexual communication and connection. Because the way we're doing things right now is pretty screwed up!

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