TED Health Why I gave my teenage daughter a vibrator | Robin Buckley
Jan 16, 2024
Cognitive-behavioral coach Robin Buckley shares her story of empowering her teenage daughter to explore pleasure. The podcast discusses the importance of open discussions about healthy sexual development, empowering girls, supporting their exploration of their bodies, and taking control of sexual pleasure.
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The Vibrator Story
- Robin Buckley bought her 13-year-old daughter a vibrator after learning her daughter's masturbation methods were unsafe.
- This spurred Buckley's advocacy for open conversations about sex and pleasure with teenage girls.
Societal Discomfort
- Society is more comfortable discussing female pain than female pleasure.
- This discomfort hinders open conversations about healthy sexual development, especially for girls.
Talk About Sex
- Parents need to have open conversations with their teenage children about sex.
- Many teens learn about sex from pornography, creating misconceptions.