"It's not a vagina" and other other Tricky Chats | BDC Podcast E17 with Jo Robertson
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Jo Robertson is a qualified sex therapist with a Master of Science in Medicine and 20 years of professional experience in sexual health, relationships, education, and sexual trauma. Her work spans three interconnected areas; As a therapist, Jo specialises in relationships, sexuality, and the cultural influences that shape our expectations, beliefs, and experiences of intimacy.
Jo is also widely recognised for helping parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate the "tricky topics" with children and teenagers. Through her work in schools and community organisations, she provides practical, evidence-based guidance on conversations around sex, consent, pornography, online safety, grooming, abuse, and healthy relationships.
Alongside her clinical and educational work, Jo is a co-founder of Makes Sense, an organisation challenging governments, technology companies, and institutions to better protect children and other vulnerable members of society from online harm.
A TEDx speaker and internationally sought-after presenter, Jo regularly speaks on topics including intimacy, relationships, sexual culture, and child development. She is known for her warm, practical approach and is widely regarded as a trusted guide through the complexities of human connection, parenting, and sexual wellbeing.
This conversation delves into the importance of having tricky conversations, particularly around sex education and pornography exposure.
We explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviors and the role of parents in fostering open communication with their children.
Jo also highlights the prevalence of children's exposure to explicit content and the need for informed and proactive parental guidance.
This is an important conversation that covers a range of topics related to parenting, media influence, and child safety, the impact of media on children, and the role of parents in guiding their children through exposure to sexual themes and explicit content.
It also addresses the importance of keeping devices out of children's bedrooms and the significance of open communication between parents and children.
Takeaways Tricky conversations are essential for addressing sensitive topics like sex education and pornography exposure. Childhood experiences significantly influence adult behaviors and attitudes towards relationships and sex. Parents play a crucial role in creating an open and supportive environment for discussing sensitive topics with their children. Ethical porn is a complex concept with varying perspectives. Parents play a crucial role in guiding children through exposure to sexual themes and explicit content.
Chapters 00:00 The Curiosity of Tricky Conversations 02:38 The Impact of Childhood Experiences 06:19 Navigating Tricky Conversations with Children 07:25 Exposure to Explicit Content 15:23 Parental Role in Addressing Pornography Exposure 25:39 Statistics and Impact of Pornography Exposure 30:48 Healthy Engagement with Pornography 32:42 Ethical Porn and Media Influence 34:22 Parenting and Media Literacy 36:01 Child Safety and Conversations 41:11 Setting Boundaries and Guidance 47:33 Parenting and Safe Conversations
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