Teaching Kids About Sex, Bodies, and Consent

Most of sexuality consists of thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Reflecting on first sexual experiences, people in the Netherlands are twice as likely as Americans to say it was wanted, planned, and enjoyed. While teaching sex ed, it's important to have laugh breaks and highlight the joy in understanding our bodies. Parents should educate themselves using resources like Amaze Jr videos, library books, or sex ed classes. Key takeaways include teaching kids the correct names for body parts, answering their questions honestly and lovingly, discussing diverse family structures, and highlighting that sex ed is not just about sex, but also about consent and establishing boundaries from an early age.