The word "consent" has crept to the forefront of national conversation lately, thanks to the #MeToo movement and allegation … [Read more...] about Teaching Consent to a 12-Year-Old Boy
What Boys (& Parents) Need to Know About Sex & Consent
It's not easy to talk about sex, consent & rape. It's not easy to read, write or think about those topics either. And … [Read more...] about What Boys (& Parents) Need to Know About Sex & Consent
BuildingBoys Book Club: Blurred Lines
This month's book might be an uncomfortable read. But if you have high school or college-aged sons, I recommend joining us … [Read more...] about BuildingBoys Book Club: Blurred Lines
How To Talk to Boys about Dating and Sexuality
It's hard enough to talk body parts and their intricacies with a fellow adult; discussing them with a teenager who'd rather … [Read more...] about How To Talk to Boys about Dating and Sexuality
Illustrated Guide to Rape Culture & the Importance of Sexual Consent
It can be very, very difficult to talk to our boys about rape culture and sexual consent. In many cases, they don't want to … [Read more...] about Illustrated Guide to Rape Culture & the Importance of Sexual Consent
Boys Need the HPV Vaccine Too
I’ve had HPV. HPV caused precancerous changes on my cervix, changes which did not resolve spontaneously over time and … [Read more...] about Boys Need the HPV Vaccine Too
Stop Sexual Abuse With These 6 Steps
1 in 6. 1 in 6 boys will be a victim of sexual abuse before the age of 18.The stat is scary -- scary enough that most of us … [Read more...] about Stop Sexual Abuse With These 6 Steps
Talking to Boys about Sexually Aggressive Girls
I think I pressured a boy into having sex with me. I was 16 at the time. So was he. It was our first date -- and my first … [Read more...] about Talking to Boys about Sexually Aggressive Girls
Boys & Birth Control
Photo by robertelyov via Flickr1 out of 5 sexually active teenage boys does not receive info regarding condom usage or … [Read more...] about Boys & Birth Control
Best of the Blogs: Self-Care, Sex & Age Sixteen
Sure, I write a lot about boys. But as a mom of boys, I'm also aware of just how stressful parenting boys can be. And I've … [Read more...] about Best of the Blogs: Self-Care, Sex & Age Sixteen
