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
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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
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
The 8 Common Myths About Adolescent Sexuality
It’s safe to say that at some point in life we recognize the development of our sexual selves and how they change over time. What we don’t have, is acknowledgement of when and how sexuality arises. In our youth and sometimes even beyond we hear ideas, expectations and values that can damage our ability to
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.
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
Sadie Says… Make Some Noise
Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not strong enough Don’t give up There’s nothing wrong with just being yourself That’s more than enough So come on and raise your voice Speak your mind make some noise And sing – Hey! Hey! Make some noise Use your voice. Make some noise So in case you
The Sex-Positive Parent: A New Resource from Airial Clark
At Good Vibrations, we know how important sex education is. And we also know how hard parents work to juggle protecting kids from information that they aren’t ready for while also giving them what they need to grow into sexually healthy people. Many of our Sexy Mama writers have talked about how they’ve walked that very
