Since my boys were little, I have tried to talk to them about sex in an age-appropriate way. They know where the baby comes from. They understand that everyone is the boss of their body. If you talk about tampons, they won’t get bad.

But as they grow into younger men, do you ever wonder when I’m waking up in bed, they’ll keep listening to their old moms? How about other teenagers in life? What else do they hear online all over the world? Who are their positive male role models?

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This morning I came across a Tiktok account Sex Ed for Everyonerun by Colby College students. Their goal is to teach young people how to make healthy choices in their sexual life, when I said my heart was bloated…! One video explains how to do it Drunk people cannot give conscious consent;Another Normalize male friends who express platonic love for each otheranother Encourage people to check in with friends who seem to be struggling.

And the two that made me laugh? These trainings to respect women:

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love This account!

Now I’m interested: how do you tell your child about sex? Do you have a favorite book? Who do you think is a role model for positive males? (I admire Steph Curry’s sportsmanship, mentoring and voice support for his spouse and family.) I love and take root for all these sweet boys. xo

Six words to say to your kids, my love letter to queer eyes, and 5 ways to teach your kids consent.

(Duet by Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy.)

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