Navigating Sex Education with Kids

TEACH CONSENT & RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Laws and expectations have changed, and many of us didn’t get a sexuality education ourselves. Get support with understanding what your kids need to learn when it comes to consent and help ensure they form healthy, respectful relationships.

Worried your child has seen porn? Here’s how to talk to your kids about it

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Feel uncomfortable talking about sex with your kids?

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Consent Education: What is congruence and how do I check for it?

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Affirmative consent: Everything you need to know

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What is the true meaning of consent?

For those who missed out on a consent education during their own schooling, let’s take a look at what consent really is.

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How to ask for consent

In this video, Mel and El show you three simple ways you can practise consent out of the bedroom. Mel Brush and Eleonora Bertsa-Fuchs are sexuality educators at Let's Talk About X . They run training programs to support a wide range of people and workplaces. Keen to learn more? Visit our website: talkaboutx.org

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How do I have "the sex talk" with my kid?

It can feel like a tricky conversation for many parents out there. So, how should you go about talking about sex with your kid/s? We've got you covered! Mel and Eleonora are sexuality educators with Let's Talk About X, providing training to parents, schools and other workplaces. Keen to learn more? Visit our website: talkaboutx.org

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Why shouldn't I push my kid to kiss grandma?

'My child is too shy to hug our relatives.' 'My son won't kiss his grandparents anymore.' 'Why won't our daughter just let her cousins hug her?' If any of these things have come up for you as a parent, this video will equip you with the best response in these situations, to help you model everyday consent for your child. Let's Talk About X runs professional development and training in LGBTIQA+ inclusion and consent education for teachers and other professionals. We help you build a culture of consent and respectful relationships. Keen to learn more? Visit our website: talkaboutx.org