This week, Dr. Greg opens up a new series on Gender & Sex, starting with the basics: the sex talk! How can a culture of healthy sexuality be fostered in the home? What’s the best approach for parents to take when talking to their kids about sex? Answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode! 

*Please note: contains mature content.

Discussed in the episode: 

• The stages of psycho-sexual-spiritual development in children;

• Why “the sex talk” isn’t just one conversation;

• The importance of using life-affirming and body-affirming language when talking about sex; 

• How men and women model masculinity and femininity to their sons and daughters;

• The importance of gender complementarity not only in marriage but in parenting as well. 

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;  

• Past Being Human Episodes on gender and sexuality:

• Episode 11: Needing a Mom and Dad

• Episode 12: Different by Design

• Episode 15: Getting the Full Set of Tools

• Episode #75: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity? (Part 1 of 4)

• Episode 90: Male & Female: Why Would God Do That?

• Learn more about complementarity and the masculine and feminine genius in Dr. Greg’s relationships course: A Marriage Built to Last; 

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