On this episode, Christine and Shannon apply some theory to why coming out (episode 4) can be so difficult, and touch on important theoretical models including: minority stress model, the Kinsey Scale, contact theory, and the reclamation of "queer." Resources below: Understanding the Minority Stress Model What does Coming Out mean? How to Come OutThe Contact HypothesisThe Kinsey Scale What Does Queer Mean? Follow us at @sexeddebunked on IG, Twitter, and FB, or shoot us an email at [email protected] with questions, comments, or feedback! 

Myth: Coming Out Can be Easy. On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss coming out, media representation, the reclamation of “queer,” and how to create space for people of all identities. Tune in weekly on Wednesdays and follow us @sexeddebunked Resources: PFLAG: Support for When a Loved One Comes OutThe Trevor Project: Guide to Coming Out 

Myth: You Only Need One Talk. In this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk about the different sex "talks" you should have with the young people in your life, from toddlers through teenagers. They'll also cover where babies come from, and why it's better to tell the truth than lie about a magical Stork. Timestamps to talking points are (6:51) not the talk, but a series of talks, (18:36) boundaries and consent, (21:02) cross-generational, and (24:01) personal stories. Resources: Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World Sex Positive FamiliesRecommended Reading List by Age 

Myth: The Birds and Bees Are All There Is. On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon talk about why teaching anatomy – even proper anatomy – doesn’t constitute comprehensive Sex Ed. We’ll also touch on the recent abortion decision in Texas, and the origin of the phrase “birds & bees” (spoiler: it’s not good). Tune in to Sex Ed Debunked weekly on Wednesdays, and follow us @sexeddebunked on FB, IG, and Twitter. Resources: Sex Education Laws and State AttacksComprehensive Sexuality Education

Mother-daughter duo Christine (PhD, Psychology)  and Shannon Curley (MA, Communications)  discuss all the things that sex ed (and your parents) never told you. We’ll cover sex ed classes gone wrong, the abstinence myth, sex positivity, gender roles, the truth about hookup culture, and what all those letters in the LGBTQIAA spectrum really stand for. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes and follow us on social @sexeddebunked.#sexeddebunkedResources: State Policies on Sex Ed in SchoolsSex Education and HIV Education

Hi! This is Sex Ed Debunked, a cross-generational podcast hosted by mother-daughter duo Christine and Shannon Curley, where we talk about all the things you learned – or didn’t learn – in sex ed ... And where it all went wrong. From the abstinence curriculum to the monogamy myth, and the vast spectrum of rainbow representation, we’ll get real about sex positivity and sexual health, and learn with you along the way. Tune in to Sex Ed Debunked wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @sexeddebunked on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.