Powerhouse Christine Soyong Harley, President of SIECUS - Sex Ed for Social Change, joins us this week to talk all things sex ed. Sex ed sits at the nexus of multiple social justice issues including public health equity, gender disparities, sexual diversity, racial justice, abortion access and more. Sex ed can benefit young people in a myriad of ways (spoiler alert it doesn't just reduce rates of teen pregnancy and stis!) and Chris schools us on the range of benefits and why, as a result, it challenges conservative power structures aiming to restrict personal liberties and the growing power of the global majority. While it can feel hard these days to be hopeful in the face of harmful, restrictive policies and a moral panic that leverages fear to attack the rights and bodies of women, people of color, queer and trans people; Chris' perspective and work, informed by SIECUS' impressive 60 year track record, is a glimpse of light in the darkness. Chris also shares about SIECUS' new initiative targeting adults, Sex Ed Futurism! Don't miss this enlightening, informative, and empowering conversation!. Sarah closes out the episode walking Robin through sex ed standards and what we mean we talk about sex ed in schools. If you're looking for some good talking points at your family or holiday gatherings - this episode is for you!

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