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Teens & Sex! Listener Questions with Amy Lang

Aug 12, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, guest Amy Lang, a sexuality educator and founder of Birds and Bees and Kids, shares expert insights on navigating conversations about sex with teens. She emphasizes the importance of open, sex-positive communication and the need for parents to create a supportive environment. The duo tackles challenges such as technology's impact on perceptions of sex, the significance of consent, and how to prepare teens for their first sexual experiences. Practical tips and resources make this a must-listen for any parent.
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ADVICE

Allow Sex At Home For Safety

  • Allow consensual teen sex at home to reduce risk and shame.
  • Amy Lang says the safest place for them to have sex is at home.
ADVICE

Don't Obligate Other Parents To Know

  • You don't have to inform the other teen's parents if disclosure would endanger the teen.
  • Amy Lang says it's the teen's responsibility to tell their own family.
ANECDOTE

Kids Often Hide Romantic Lives

  • Amy's son kept his romantic life private and only opened up as an adult.
  • She uses this to illustrate many teens hide relationships from parents.
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