How much of the obsession with sex is because it is the forbidden fruit? If we were able to talk about it more would we be less obsessed with it? I know in my personal life I found that to be true. When you begin talking about it openly and comfortably it becomes less of a mystery and less desirable because it is no longer the forbidden fruit.

What are your thoughts?

No Shame

As a single dad of two teenage daughters, I have no shame left. I have taken them shopping for make-up, clothing, bras and panties, tampons and pads and the list goes on. None of this bothers me. In fact, Nora the "bra-master" at JC Penny commented that they don't make men like me anymore. I don't tell you that to brag, I actually think it is a shame. My daughters and I are very comfortable talking about all these things. We even talk about body parts, such as a penis and vagina.... and yes, we actually say those words! We also talk about sex. Was it always this way? I'm afraid not. What changed it? I decided to focus on what was truly important. Building a relationship with my kids is number one! I want my kids to talk to me about these things, but the key is, I have to be even more comfortable talking about it than they are! So I am. You really can't embarrass me in these areas.

What about you?

1 out of 4

Today on NPR I heard that a recent statistic revealed that one out of four teenager girls has a STD. Half of all African American teen girls have a STD.

I'd love to hear your comments on this.

we talked about it

My partner and I had a nice chat with my two Jr Highers about sex the other day. This was after my last post about the school meeting that was held. We discussed what is sex, what isn't sex, what can happen from various sexual activities, etc. It was great conversation and happened very naturally.

Perhaps you don't feel comfortable with these types of conversations.... GET COMFORTABLE!

Its a matter of life and death!