#SaveSexEd - Media Myths For High School Students

The final lesson plan is all about identifying myths about sex, relationships, and desirability that are perpetuated in the media. It includes one of my favourite activities, based on one of my favourite classic tabletop games. Five bonus points if you can guess which one!

#SaveSexEd, Nadine Thornhill, Parenting, Schools, Social media, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillNovember 28, 2018#SaveSexEd, Media Myths For High School Students, Ontario Sex Ed

#SaveSexEd - Sexual Myths For High School Students

In our house, love is shouting out sexual misinformation over microwave burritos.

#SaveSexEd, Sex, Sexual Values, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillNovember 19, 2018#SaveSexEd, Nadine Thornhill, Ontario Sex Ed, Sexual Myths For High School Students

If We're Gonna Talk About Consent, We Need To Talk About Pleasure

Our culture doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to prioritizing sexual consent. And that is, at least in part, because our culture doesn’t prioritize sexual pleasure.

Consent, Sex, Sexual Pleasure, Sexual Values, Social media, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillJanuary 26, 2018#MeToo, #TimesUp, Consent, Pleasure, Tanara Burke

When Is It Okay To Share Someone's Photos?

100 Questions, Consent, Sexual Values, Social media, Teens, Tween, YouTubeNadine ThornhillJune 19, 2017online etiquette, Teens sharing photos online, when to post photos

What's It Like For Gay And Trans Kids At Your School?

Gender and sexual diversity is part of the human experience. If your child identifies as lesbian, gay, trans, non-binary, bisexual, pansexual or someone other than a heterosexual cisgender person, this is a chance to open up a conversation about their what their daily life is like.

100 Questions, Gender and Sexual Dive..., Nadine Thornhill, Sexual Values, sexuality educator, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillApril 11, 2017100 Questions, Gay and trans teens, Gender and Sexual Diversity, Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator

Why Do You Think Some People Choose To Remain Abstinent?

100 Questions, Nadine Thornhill, Parenting, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillApril 9, 2017100 Questions, Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator, Teens and abstinence

"What Do You Know About STIs?"

there’s a lot to say about STIs. It’s far easier and effective for us to put STIs on our kids’ radars early so that we have the option of discussing it over time, rather than slamming them with one massive safer sex lecture.

100 Questions, Parenting, Partnered Sex, Safer Sex, Sexual Health, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillApril 5, 2017100 Questions, Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator, Safer Sex, STIs, Tweens

"What Do You Think Are Good Reasons To Have Sex?"

When it comes to having sex, adults often give teens the advice “wait until you’re ready”. But what does “ready” mean? So today's question is one you can ask the wonderful teenage kids in your life: "What do you think are good reasons to have sex?

100 Questions, Nadine Thornhill, Parenting, Sex, Sexual Pleasure, Sexual Values, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillApril 3, 2017100 Questions, Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator, Sexual Readiness

Three Ways To Help Your Teen Avoid Unintended Pregnancy

A couple weeks ago we talked about how we can support our teens if they're dealing with an unintended pregnancy, and last week we looked at pregnancy options. This week I’ll round things out with a few parenting tips that may help your teen significantly reduce their risk of pregnancy in the first place.

Partnered Sex, Pregnancy, Safer Sex, Sexual Pleasure, Teens, YouTubeNadine ThornhillMarch 28, 2017Access to contraception, Avoid Teen Pregnancy, Birth control, Comprehensive sex ed, Contraception, Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator, teen pregnancy, teens, Using contraception

How To Help Your Teen Deal With A Pregnancy

If your teen is having the type of sex where a penis meets a vagina - even if they're using birth control - pregnancy is a possibility. An unintended pregnancy doesn't mean you and your kid aren't great people or a strong family. It does mean you have a big challenge in front of you. Find out how you can help your teen face it head on!