The Gender Jungle Gym
What is gender? Without using gender categories like boy, girl, woman or man, the term is hard to define. Here’s…
Reflections on Why I Teach Adult Sex Ed
I teach a sex education class for young adults in our 20s and 30s. Today, I want to tell you…
Week Seven: And On to the Next Stage
Sunday: had a conversation checking-in about physical boundariesMonday: chose to stay in and continue to help my injury healTuesday: ate…
Study Shows Intelligent Conversation with Caring Adults Helps Teenagers Make Healthy Decisions
Several people have asked me what I think of the study that found one abstinence-only program to be effective in…
Week Six: Strength and Weakness
Sunday: took a walk to enjoy the outdoorsMonday: attended a Pilates classTuesday: chose to write in my journal instead of…
Teenagers Need Attention — from You, Even
My sixth-grade students need more attention. And I don’t just mean they need a better attention span or that they…
Week Five: Getting Beyond my Body
Sunday: finished reading Locker Room Diaries by Leslie GoodmanMonday: granted myself permission to relax (watched Glee)Tuesday: voted in favor of…
Starting Points for Sorting through High School Relationships
To a former health student, who asked me for advice about boyfriend troubles (by sending me a facebook message): I…
Week Four: Talking with our Peers
Sunday: started strength trainingMonday: bought a sports braTuesday: chose to extend my morning workoutWednesday: took an extra-long hot showerThursday: taught…
Week Three: Listening to Desire
Sunday: finally got a full night’s sleepMonday: bought lots of fresh fruit and vegetablesTuesday: grazed all day; ate what I…