Going on a Second Inter-Date
This is the first time I’ve gotten a comment filled with such bigotry on my blog. I’m quite upset, and…
Interfaith Dating: Taboo or Not Taboo?
I often reflect on all the reasons I’m really lucky to have the parents that I have. These reasons include…
Let’s Call It What It Is
I’m in the middle of reading LAID by Shannon T. Boodram — fabulous project, by the way, in which teenage…
Transitioning to Middle School
Puberty. Menstruation. Breasts. Sweat. Acne. Lack of coordination. Incessant hunger. Expensive sneakers. Pop music. Text messages. Swearing. Fist fighting. Exhausted…
Blogging for International Women’s Day
Judith Butler wrote about the imperative to recognize all bodies as human. Today, for International Women’s Day and as a…
The Gender Jungle Gym
What is gender? Without using gender categories like boy, girl, woman or man, the term is hard to define. Here’s…
Reflections on Why I Teach Adult Sex Ed
I teach a sex education class for young adults in our 20s and 30s. Today, I want to tell you…
Week Seven: And On to the Next Stage
Sunday: had a conversation checking-in about physical boundariesMonday: chose to stay in and continue to help my injury healTuesday: ate…
Study Shows Intelligent Conversation with Caring Adults Helps Teenagers Make Healthy Decisions
Several people have asked me what I think of the study that found one abstinence-only program to be effective in…
Week Six: Strength and Weakness
Sunday: took a walk to enjoy the outdoorsMonday: attended a Pilates classTuesday: chose to write in my journal instead of…