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Dr. Shannon Widlansky was trained as an Ob/Gyn who is now a life coach.\nShe has been a gender expert for 8 years. She helps institutions use more gender-inclusive language.\nShe is a facilitator of the Our Whole Lives curriculum which teaches sexuality to all ages.\n\nShe talks about what was wrong with past sexuality education.\n\nThe definition of \u201cman\u201d or \u201cwoman\u201d is wrapped up in the function of a body part. Which gets shaken up when there are problems with these organs.\n\nYou don\u2019t have to talk about the clitoris when your education is only a \u201cdisease and pregnancy prevention plan\u201d \u2013 Dr. Casperson\n\n5 common mistakes adults make in talking to kids about sexuality\n\n1) Not planning ahead\n\n2) That it is more than sex and puberty\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0a. 5 circles of sexuality\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0i. Body image and appreciation, sensualization\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0ii. Intimacy\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0iii. Identity\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0iv. Repro health \u2013 puberty changes, infection\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0v. Sexualization \u2013 consent, how media portrays sexuality\n\n3) One and done \u201cthe talks\u201d \u2013 a lifelong conversation.\n\n4) They have to get it right \u2013 don\u2019t expect to get it \u201cright\u201d\n\n5) Inclusive language \u201cmost but not all\u201d\n\nConsent \u2013 ideally an enthusiastic yes, not something that is coerced.\n\nWhat country does it well - Netherlands\n\nOther tips \u2013 what would your ideal conversations look like? Lead from confidence\n\nBooks mentioned\n\nWhat makes a baby \u2013 Corey Silverburg. https://amzn.to/3vuB89w\n\nSex is a Funny Word \u2013 Corey Silverburg. \xa0\xa0https://amzn.to/39tWfAq\n\nPuberty is Gross but Also Really Awesome https://amzn.to/3y1GvP9\n\nThe Everybody Book \u2013 Rachel Simon \xa0https://amzn.to/37WETLV\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/self_revolutionize_coaching/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Shannon.Widlansky.SRC\n\nOur podcast sponsor is Bonafide\n\nBonafide products help women embrace the natural changes that occur throughout all phases of life.\n\nDiscount code for 20% off:NOTBROKEN\n\nSales link: https://hellobonafide.com/notbroken\n\nThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/mpbKrS\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices