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What’s the Right Age to Have Sex for the First Time?

June 12, 2018 by Jill Whitney

A lot of people worry that they’re out of step with what’s “right” or “normal” if they don’t do certain sexual things by certain ages. You may think you should “lose your virginity” by a specific age or there’s something wrong with you. (More later on why I put that in quotes.) You may visualize some […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: sexual agency, sexuality, teen sexuality, teenagers, virginity

Teens, Power, & Sex

July 6, 2016 by Jill Whitney

There’s so much going on in teens’ social world that it can be hard for parents to know where to start. Even if kids were inclined to talk with parents about school social dynamics (which they usually aren’t), they’re so immersed in it that they have no frame of reference. We may not know the […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: dating, parenting, power, sex, teenagers, teens

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TalkStarter for Teens: What Counts as “Having Sex”?

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TalkStarter for Kids: When a Pet Has a Litter

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Please, LinkedIn, Don’t Block My Posts

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The 3 Most Important Things to Tell Kids about Puberty

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When You Want to Make Love (Not Just Have Sex)

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My Toddler Touches…Down There. Should I Worry?

Should Busy Couples Schedule Sex?

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What Good Guys Need to Know about Consent

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The Smart Way to Protect Kids’ Innocence

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Jill Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving communication about relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Learn more about her and her practice at Green Tree Professional Counseling.

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