Sex Ed Video

I showed my college level class a video tonight.  I  then began a discussion with these prompts:

Like/Dislike

Realistic?

As an educator or parent, would you show it to children?

A great dialogue ensued along with more thoughtful questions.  (i.e. does knowledge lead to action? Is the physical information accurate even if the context is not?)

Before we watched the video, I asked them to write down two things 1) their very first memory of where babies come from and then 2) their memory of when and how that belief was changed, expanded or shattered.  I haven't read their cards yet but I am looking forward to it. A few students did share part one - I shared mine as well.  A seed that grows in the belly (your whole life) until you are married and then a baby comes out :)

With that - I leave you to click this link and watch the video - which is created to educate children.

You might want to note my above questions before you do so you can play along!

A Safe Place for Answers

My first step in preparing to teach Human Sexuality involves exploring the textbook and the online resources. 
One of the objectives for the class is for students to be able to openly discuss issues of sexuality.  Others include accepting diversity of sexual and gender expression and knowing where to find reliable answers to questions they may be afraid to ask.
Today I offer you a website that I consider "safe" and credible.  It is hosted by Columbia University.  Numerous topics are covered, some more sensitive than others, and some VERY personal.  You can search for answers, ask questions or browse by subject.

Best of all is the name of the website (below)-  I have tried to link directly to the page that discusses sexuality.  On the left (once you are on the page) is the list of subject areas and you can certainly switch to the one that most interests you.

Go Ask Alice!