Sexuality

What’s all the fuss about? I mean, really, does porn harm children? Does stumbling across a few nudes really impact a child and their understanding of the world? And if it does harm them, where’s the evidence? Kids now live in a culture that is significantly different to even as...

In December 2013, I had perhaps what may be the biggest professional showdown of my career. I was involved in an initiative that upset a particular 'professional body'. I was scolded and told in no uncertain terms that “Regardless of whatever research is presented on the purported harms of pornography,...

There’s a disturbing trend happening of late and I’m not sure if it’s birthed out of ignorance or fear, but either way, it’s time to challenge the dialogue. I’ve seen the misuse of questions about ‘Safe Schools’ happen during Q & A at the Pornography and Harms to Children and Young…

I was at a conference recently and walked past someone with tattoos all over who was sitting alone. A really good friend of mine who is also covered from head to toe recently shared that people avoid her in public spaces because she's too 'scary'. Given she's an altogether incredibly amazing woman,...

At the request of many people I am in contact with, I have taken the time to review the Safe Schools Coalition All of Us Curriculum. The research that I present and the resulting reservations I have regarding this schools resource has been forwarded to Emeritus Professor Bill Louden (conducting the formal...

Heart-wrenching stories surface from time to time of young women’s experiences growing up in a culture where they are not valued. This is a republished anonymous post from someone in the US. But this young woman isn’t just ‘someone’. She has a name – she has dreams for her future – and she never asked…

A big thanks to Alison Stegert from e-Quipped for this article! Check out e-Quipped for information relating to a myriad of modern issues, from cyber-parenting to sexting. Most young people today have a head full of cybersafety information, thanks the vigilance of their parents and schools. It seems like grown-ups are doing…

I had so much great feedback from the What’s with Bonding??  blog and in amongst conversations that followed, a friend suggested I check out the Ancient Greek understanding of love. I faintly remember learning about the difference between Eros and Agape at High School and was pleasantly surprised to see that this ancient concept is…