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,
Tag Archives: sex and parenting
Some Boys Feel Like Girls!
My 6 year old son is a bit of a gender bender. Last year he went through a period when he wanted to be referred to as Molly and wanted to wear a dress, but only at home. He was very clear he did not want to wear a dress to school because he knew
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
Dore Alley–With Kids!
I recently attended Dore Alley for the first time in several years. It was nice to dress up in leathers on a glorious day and go out with a longtime sweetie and one of his partners to flirt, frolic, and fondle flesh. I’d give you some glorious details, but I’m a mommy blogger. This post
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
Parenting 101: Queer with Children
I’m kinky. Yep, queer to the core, and liking it. This is not a brand new thing for me, but it is relatively new to the whole of my life. There was a time when that was not even part of my vocabulary, and the notion of “sex positive” was more likely tied to some
Talking to Kids About “Legitimate Rape”
Last week I wrote a letter. I posted it publicly on Facebook and I sent it to Todd Akin himself. I got a plethora of comments of support, admiration and love, lots of people liked it and several folks re-shared it on their own pages. Mr. Akin hasn’t responded to me yet. I suspect he
Hide your Fifty Shades of Grey…or better yet, talk to your kids about it
Recently, a woman at my exercise class offered her copy of Fifty Shades of Grey to anyone who would take it off her hands. “I can’t keep it in the house,” she said, “I have an 11 year old son who is a voracious reader…” Another woman chimed in with a story about a friend’s
Talking Sexual Fluidity with My Preschooler
(click here for the full-size image) I’ve had an ongoing discussion about her body and sexuality with my daughter before she could verbally talk. Most recently, that conversation has broadened to address the wide range of sexual fluidity among people. The “new” normal is that there is no “normal,” as Dr. Peggy Drexler points out.
The Seduction
The Big Guy and I hadn’t had sex in two weeks. In our relationship that is equivalent to the time it would take someone to travel to Mars. The first week I had the flu. The second week The Big Guy got sick followed by me getting my monthly female friend. Last night we remedied
