Terms About Sex Adults Should Know

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 29, 2019 | Preparing for Marriage, Sex

Many of us jump into marriage never knowing terms for various aspects of sex. Even if we understand the basics of “the deed,” proper words and terms aren’t always taught. This month, during Wednesday posts, I’ve been talking about sex ed for...

Seven Tips For Teaching Sex Ed to Preschoolers

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 17, 2019 | Parenting Small Children

Talking to your kids about sex is a daunting task. But what do you do when your little ones start asking questions and you think, “I thought I had time before I had to deal with this!” Let’s face it, sex conversations are almost always awkward. But...

Reader Question: How Can Singles Best Prepare for Sex in Marriage?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 23, 2018 | Preparing for Marriage, Sex

If you’re not married yet, how can you best prepare yourself for a good sex life in marriage? On Mondays I like to try to answer some reader questions. Lately I’ve been doing that through videos, but I had a 4-part question about singles and sex that I...

Whole New Meaning to "Keep Your Pants On"!

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 28, 2011 | Family, Parenting Teenagers

Amid all the hoopla about what the appropriate sex education curriculum is, we have missed the obvious. And so I present you with another way of looking at the issue: It’s simple. It’s easy. And it’s just clever enough to work! Spread the word:...

Sex Ed is a Parent's Job

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 7, 2010 | Parenting Teenagers

Every Friday my syndicated column appears in a bunch of newspapers in southeastern Ontario. This week’s has to do with a current event happening particularly in Ontario, but the rest of you will still relate. It’s something all of us deal with–and...