Sex Ed

Backtalk: That's Not Consent. That's Capitalism.

by Amy Lam

April 18, 2019 at 10:13am

This week, Dahlia and Amy get into the newest marketing ploy around consent: condoms that require four hands to open. These kinds of throwaway, viral products commodify ideas around sexual violence without actually working to solve a problem (while hoisting the blame for sexual assault away from the perpetrator), and we’re sick of it. And in Amy vs. Dahlia, we argue about what blast-from-the-past TV show needs to make a comeback. Text “reboot” to 503-855-6485 to let us know what you think!

Red Letter Day: The Enduring Legacy of “Scarleteen,” the Internet’s Best Sex-Ed Site

by Mariella Mosthof

April 1, 2019 at 2:56pm

What does it mean for our sexual wellness when we keep losing spaces to think about sex online? Read more »

Birds, Bees, and Beyond : Toward More Inclusive Sex Ed in India

by Sarita Santoshini

November 30, 2016 at 11:39am

Sex education isn’t simply being able to name body parts and processes, or learning about reproduction. It’s also crucial for teaching young people about respect, boundaries, and self-advocacy Read more »