What’s Your Relationship to Porn? A Mother and Daughter Broach an Uncomfortable Topic
I’m old. So old that my introduction to “porn” was hardcover books in my parent’s den. When I was a teenager, Judy…
How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Domestic Violence? A Mother and Daughter Discuss
When I was in my early twenties I dated a guy who was just a nightmare. He played games with my mind, going back and…
What Qualifies as 'Kinky'? A Mother and Daughter Discuss
I got familiar with fellatio a while before I actually lost my virginity. (Lauren keeps reminding that terminology is…
Why Is It So Hard to Talk About the Female Orgasm? A Mother and Daughter Discuss
Right around puberty, I discovered the glory of an orgasm. In 9th grade, it happened for the first time with a guy. We…
When It Comes to Changing Your Body, How Much Is Too Much? A Mother and Daughter Discuss
I consider myself mostly au naturel. My hair has been natural for decades. I’ve only lightly dabbled in makeup. I’ve…
What Do 19-Year-Olds Really Think About Sending Nude Pics? A Mom and Daughter DiscussÂ
I remember being shocked, in 1999, after setting up my hulking desktop and connecting my dial-up for the first time, to…
Do You Really Need to Feel Connected to Enjoy Sex? A Mom and Daughter Debate 'Hookup Culture'
Now that I’m in my 40s, I can look back on my sexual history with a better understanding of who I am and what has…
What's Your Body Count? A Mother and Daughter Talk About How Many People They've Slept With
When I was younger, if a guy asked how many partners you had, it was assumed that a woman would knock a few numbers…
Can Parents Keep Things From Getting Weird When Kids Have Sexual Urges?Â
When I was about five years old, my parents and I visited my dad’s extended family in Houston. For a family portrait,…
The Birds and the Business: A Mother and Daughter Talk About SexÂ
When my now 18-year-old stepdaughter was four years old, I realized she was extremely mature for her age. Example:…
