Talking to kids about sex.

Some people are really uncomfortable talking to their kids about sex. In some ways they are sometimes ahead of the game because at least they know that their not having productive conversations with their kids about sex. I can’t tell you how many people I know who think they are perfectly comfortable talking about sex (and in some cases they actually are) but don’t have any conversation because “my kids haven’t brought it up.” Guess what? It’s more than likely that at some point you are going to have to bring it up.

A great resource for all you parents is a book called: Everything You NEVER Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They’d Ask) by Richardson MD and Schuster MD. The book is GREAT and one of my few regrets in life is that I did not write it first! It’s funny, warm, realistic, not preachy and provides a range of options for parents who fall in a range of comfort levels.

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Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD

Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and the Clinical Director of Maze Women’s Sexual Health, one of the largest centers for women’s sexual health in the country. Dr. Marcus wrote her dissertation on women and vibrator use while earning her Doctor of Philosophy in human sexuality from the Institute of Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She also has a Master’s in public health from the same institution. She is a licensed social worker with a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Dr. Marcus has worked as the executive director of not-for-profit institutions and corporations, medical practices and laboratories. In addition to being featured in a NY Times article, she is a frequent guest on radio, podcasts and has lectured both nationally and overseas on a wide variety of women's issues.
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We envision this vaginismus forum as a place for you to introduce yourself, share your personal story, ask questions, and discuss any and all aspects of vaginismus, including our treatment options. We sincerely hope that you find this to be a comfortable place to discuss your struggles and triumphs as you navigate through vaginismus treatment. Talking through these issues with women that have gone through it can make all the difference.

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