I’ve been writing posts for our youth empowerment blog with my job at the Compass Center. I wanted to share them here as well. Porn is pretty accessible today for young people and adults alike. However, porn has been made for entertainment, not for education. Check out this post for tips on understanding the dynamics within porn.
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12 Common Teen Questions about Sex & Sexuality→
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I’ve been writing posts for our youth empowerment blog with my job at the Compass Center. I wanted to share them here as well.
Ever wonder what sexuality issues are on the top of youths’ minds today? Check out these 12 common questions from teens and maybe learn something yourself!
Read MoreTrans Sex Ed: What You Need to Know→
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I’ve been writing posts for our youth empowerment blog with my job at the Compass Center. I wanted to share them here as well. In this post, I explore trans sex education, which sadly is too often omitted from sex education spaces. Get some tips about sexual health considerations for trans folks.
Read MoreVulva vs. Vagina: What the Research Says You Need to Know
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In the US, talking about our sexual anatomy is pretty darn taboo. We teach our kids to use words like “cookie”, “ding-a-ling”, and “private parts” and tend to avoid providing our kids with the specific terms like vulva, penis, and genitals.
Read MoreHow racism is a sex ed issue→
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I’ve been writing posts for our youth empowerment blog with my job at the Compass Center. I wanted to share them here as well. This post explores how sex ed has racist roots and what local youth in North Carolina have to say about it.
Read MorePreventing Teen Pregnancy in the Dominican Republic
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In Feburary 2019, I went to the Dominican Republic with Canadian charity Rubens Shoes to launch my sexual and reproductive health program “BodyTalk”. I had a blast working with the amazing teachers of Centro Educativo Toribio and watching the kids giggle while they learn about their bodies. Read my trip report below, with lots of pictures!
Read MoreEmpowering Girls to Speak Up about their Sexual Health
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Blushing faces. Eyes downcast. Nervous giggles. Awkward silences. These are often how my students react when they begin a sex education class. I’ve been teaching these classes for over four years now, and whether my students are 5 or 18, boy, girl, trans or non-binary, Rwandan or American, their reactions on that first day are always the same.
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