How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex (Without Making It Weird)

Talking to your teen about sex is one of the conversations we dread most. But avoiding it can leave teens turning to friends, social media, or porn for answers. So how do you have an honest conversation without making everyone want to disappear?

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In this episode, I sit down with Amy Lang, M.A., a sexuality educator, parent educator, and author of Sex Talks with Tweens. Amy shares how to swap fear and awkwardness for confidence and connection, and how to talk about consent, porn, LGBTQ+ support, body autonomy, and sexual health in ways teens can hear.

Whether you're wondering when to start these conversations or how to recover after saying the wrong thing, this episode will help you build trust and prepare your teen for healthy relationships and safer choices.

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why preparing your teen for healthy relationships works better than trying to prevent sex
• How to talk about consent, porn, birth control, and healthy sexuality without shame
• Why short, frequent talks work better than one big talk
• How to recover when you say the wrong thing
• How supporting LGBTQ+ teens and creating a judgment-free home builds safety and trust

 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Why talking about sex feels so awkward
• 03:01 Why your values matter in sex education
• 06:00 Preparing teens for healthy relationships
• 08:54 What teens already know, and what they don't
• 11:56 Sexuality and identity exploration
• 14:57 Talking about pleasure and consent
• 17:36 Supporting LGBTQ+ teens
• 20:25 Building trust and connection with your teen
• 23:27 Keeping the conversation open
• 24:12 What to do when it gets awkward
• 27:40 Healthy relationships and consent
• 30:26 Preparing teens for real-life situations
• 34:38 How porn affects teens
• 38:20 Consent and relationship red flags
• 43:32 Supporting neurodivergent families
• 47:29 Resources for parents and teens

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Sex Talks with Tweens by Amy Lang
• Amaze.org
• Body Drama by Michele Slee
• Raising Teens Who Talk to You (Happily Family)

 

CONNECT WITH AMY LANG

• Website: BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com
• Instagram: @birdsbeeskids
• Facebook: @birdsandbeeskids
• YouTube: @birdsbeeskids
• Podcast: Just Say This!

 

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL

• Website: AskDrCam.com
• Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
• Parenting Teens Academy

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.

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