The Regression of Sex Education in Utah
I must say, I'm incredibly disappointed that this is really happening. The passing of Bill HB363 19-10 by the Senate is absolutely ridiculous. Dropping sex ed from the curriculum all together, enforcing abstinence-only education as the "this or nothing" option, prohibiting teachers from discussing homosexuality AND prohibiting any discussion of contraception. Not to mention the "married and monogamous only" approach to talking about sex and the removal of an optional comprehensive sex ed program.
Read MoreA Never-Ending Battle: Religion vs Sexual Orientation
The battle rages on ... Dalton McGuinty's Liberal Government has introduced anti-bullying legislation, which includes having Gay-Straight Alliances in publicly funded Catholic schools. This legislation is partly in response to the spike in teen suicides related to bullying - more specifically, LGBTQ teens who have been bullied to the point of suicide.
Read MoreSex ed workshops, partnerships and being a CYW …
I've been holding off on this post for a few days, as I wanted to make sure things were relatively solid before I said anything. Now, I can make a few announcements!
Read MoreTalking about SEX is so much fun!
Last night I had an opportunity to get back into what I love most, and facilitate a workshop! Yeah!
Read MoreLet’s all say “Penis” …
Let’s face it, talking about sex can be uncomfortable (for some, not so much for me!). I am fortunate to be blessed with many friends and family members who support the (slightly!) out of the ordinary work that I do, and are open to talking about it. One such conversation occurred yesterday, at the dinner table. Yes, the word “penis” has definitely made an appearance at dinnertime (more than once!), and yesterday was a perfect example. While answering a number of excellent questions from a prepubescent relative (who is very fortunate to have awesome parents who will...
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