Rachel and Janis talk about nicknames for body parts and sex, how they impact how we think and feel about ourselves, and explore the concept of body autonomy.

Resources:

• Genital Nicknames - Vagina/Vulva
• Genital Nicknames - Penis
• Nicknames - Intercourse
• Body Autonomy
• Your Body Belongs To You - Children's Book
• A Mighty Girl - blog
• Sex Positive Parenting
• Teaching Kids About Consent
• Raising Kids Without Sexual Shame - Facebook
• Sex Positive Families - Facebook
• The Ethical Slut - Book
• Pleasure Activism - Book
• Pleasure Activism - Podcast

Q to audience: Why do you think we didn’t just call genitals and sex by their actual names? What is the result of having alternative nicknames? How does it contribute to shame?