Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a number of events at clubs with electronic dance music and DJ’s. (Subscribe to my soundcloud to listen to what I’ve been enjoying.) There is one item that I made sure to take with me on all of my adventures (well, besides earplugs), the Club Vibe 2.OH by OhMibod. For those
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Sex, Drugs, and… Michael Jackson?
Here is an example that shows kids as young as 8 years old hear what we parents are saying: My youngest Cindy is in a phase right now where she loves Michael Jackson’s music (who doesn’t, amiright?). She asked me recently, “Mom, when did Michael Jackson die?” I couldn’t remember but her next question was,
“The Sessions” – Oscar winner – You heard it here first
Recently, I had the honor of being able to see the new movie “The Sessions” (starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, and William H. Macy), at a film festival in my hometown. I’m telling you right now that if this movie doesn’t sweep the Oscars, it was ROBBED! This movie is the story of Mark O’Brien,
Talking About Sex: Parent’s Biggest Mistake?
Ever tried answering questions about sex or sexuality in 140 characters or less? When I’m not writing or teaching sex education I usually can be found on Twitter as @TheMamaSutra. It’s a bad habit, I know, but I love posting articles, quotes, and clips that relate to sex – specifically information, education, and acceptance. A
Another important topic to cover – STI’s
I went in for my annual gynecological check up last week. The subsequent conversation between my daughter and me underscores how important it is to be up front… and how the conversation can be no big deal, but have a huge impact on the relationship with your child. School was not yet back in session
A Bare Breast on TV? Olympic Wardrobe Malfunctions
The other day during a broadcast of the 2012 Olympic games in London, an underwater altercation occurred during a women’s water polo match between a US player and a player from Spain. The only reason we heard about it was because there are cameras below the surface of the water besides the ones above the
Youth, Age, and Sex
I’m about to say some things that will likely offend some people –namely, those who are youth obsessed. This summer, I had an interesting experience at Harbin Hot Springs (a beautiful, peaceful, clothing optional retreat North of San Francisco). I tried to see my environment through a completely different lens. The inspiration? My boyfriend was
Gateway Sexual Activities? Here’s a short list.
If the politicians of Tennessee are to be believed, certain activities lead to sexual behavior. Personally, I firmly disagree with the concept that hand holding leads to hugging, which leads to kisses, which leads to touching, which leads to fucking, which leads to fisting, which leads to … [fill in the blank]. Ugh. That’s ridiculous
“Gateway Sexual Activities”?? What are they thinking??
Not too long ago, the Governor of the State of Tennessee signed into law a bill that prohibits teachers from talking about so-called “Gateway Sexual Activities” such as kissing, hand-holding, and genital touching when teaching sex education in Tennessee schools. According to state Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, in his testimony to the Tennessee House of Representatives, ”Everybody in this room
Sex Joke : Not A Sex Joke
I wrote a while back about sexual euphemisms, double entendre and starting the conversations with your kids about sex. I use the already prevalent suggestive commercials, sit com punch lines, and children’s movie humor-inserted-for-adults as opportunities to talk to my own children. These occurrences happen so often that it seems like conversations that have a double
