A God We Could Believe In Talking with young people about sex
Nov 17, 2025
Lauren Jackson, an accredited sex and relationships educator, shares her journey into sex education, emphasizing the curiosity and shame teens experience around the topic. She highlights the importance of external educators in schools to foster open conversations and discusses the impact of pornography on teens' expectations. Lauren also addresses crucial issues like online safety, the emotional aspects of sex education, and how parents can engage their kids in conversations about these topics. Her insights aim to create a more positive and supportive environment for young people.
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Teen Curiosity Vs Classroom Shame
- Young people show high curiosity about sex but classrooms still carry strong shame around it.
- Lauren finds openness emerges when students can ask questions safely and without judgment.
Use External Educators
- Bring external, accredited sex educators into schools when possible to increase student openness.
- External visitors reduce ties to students' families and make pupils more willing to ask questions.
Penetration-Centric Views Persist
- Many pupils assume sex equals penetrative penis-vagina activity and lack awareness of other sexual expressions.
- This gap creates confusion about how same-sex or non-penetrative sex can look.
