Parents should view sexual development as a facet of overall healthy development, but that's not always easy to do. Dr. Lisa and Reena unpack the concept of “the sex talk" and Lisa explains that, instead of a single sit-down, conversations about physical intimacy should be short, start earlier than expected, and happen over time. Reena asks how parents can f ... Show More
Oct 7
240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Many boys are struggling, and parents are often left wondering how to reach them. If your tween or teen son seems distant, gives one-word answers, or is spending too much time online, you’re not alone. In this episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens,” psych ... Show More
41m 27s
Sep 23
238: Zyns, Vapes & Teens: What Do Parents Need to Know?
Your teen may already know about Zyns, even if you don’t. These discreet little nicotine pouches are popping up in schools, backpacks, and social media feeds, and many parents are only just starting to hear about them. But what makes Zyns so appealing to kids, and how worried sho ... Show More
31m 48s
Jun 2024
Best Of: How to Talk to Teens About Sex
QUESTION: If you’re a parent or caregiver, should you talk to your child about masturbation? I say absolutely! Even if it feels like you’re navigating a minefield, and even if your own parents left you in the dark (because let’s face it, they probably did), I get it – finding the ... Show More
38m 26s
Sep 2021
Ep131: Sex and Pregnancy with Therapist and Sex Educator Dr. Juliana Hauser
Sex and sexuality are a normal part of life, but they can change over the course of pregnancy and after birth. Having a healthy sexual relationship prior to pregnancy doesn’t guarantee that you won’t face difficulties along the way and, as always, the best way to prepare is to ed ... Show More
57m 21s
May 2022
How to Talk To Teens About Sex
If you’re a parent or caregiver, should you talk to your child about masturbation? Yes. You absolutely should, even if it’s awkward, even if your own parents didn’t talk about it with you. (And let’s be real: they probably didn’t.) But I get it – finding the words can be hard, es ... Show More
37m 32s
Oct 2020
Cuckolding, Sex Ed & More With Liz Goldwyn
This week, I'm joined by author and host of "The Sex Ed" Podcast, Liz Goldwyn to discuss how there is no such thing as a late bloomer, the many short-comings of modern sex education, and why most of the concepts around virginity are just social constructs. Plus, Liz answers some ... Show More
55m 39s