Can sex be “casual”? For many today, teens and adults alike, sex outside marriage is a non-issue. It’s pretty much assumed in a dating relationship. Sex without relationship – sex for the sake of sex — is common. So is … Continue reading
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Purity Culture
by Rae-Anna H. I grew up in the ‘90s purity culture’ – a mixed-results effort by the Church to teach sexual purity. I experienced ‘purity culture’ in my teen years through messages that I should be pure because it was … Continue reading
Talking with teens about social media
When you talk with your teens about social media, what should you talk about? Is it enough to make sure that they know how to be safe online and the importance of protecting their privacy? No, say the folks at … Continue reading
Teens, Sleep, and Pandemic Breakdown
We talk about social media “addiction” and the need to help teens take control of their screen time. Now, with the stay-at-home requirement because of COVID-19, they must also do their school work online and their only option for socializing … Continue reading
Pornography and Free Speech: Drawing a Line in the Sand
Does pornography fall under a constitution’s guarantee of freedom of speech? Consider these thoughts from Professor Adam Carrington and discuss them with your teens. Carrington spoke on the issue at Love & Fidelity’s “Sexuality, Integrity, and the University” conference, specifically … Continue reading
“Consent”
What is “consent”? Is “consent” enough, and if it is enough, why is there so much sexual discontent in our culture — so many hurt and broken people? What is “consent”? The No. 2 link in a Google search gives … Continue reading