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“Effective Consent” for College Students—and Anyone

August 15, 2014 by Jill Whitney

Many colleges now have policies that clarify acceptable and unacceptable sexual behavior. Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) developed the policy below to define what constitutes “effective consent” to sexual activity. I encourage parents of teens, especially those heading off to college, to read this, have their kids read it, and discuss it. Thanks, Skidmore, both […]

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The Sex Talk You Need to Have Before Your Kid Heads Off to College

July 31, 2014 by Jill Whitney

TRIGGER WARNING Sure, your kid heading off to college already knows a lot about sex and may already be sexually active (though many aren’t yet…).  Hopefully you’ve been talking about sex and choices for years. But things change as they move from high school to college, and it’s time for a review and update. Key […]

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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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