The Truth About Teen Sexual Health: What Parents and Young People Need to Know Right Now

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Dr. Natasha Ramsey, pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, joins me for a candid conversation about breaking the silence around puberty, periods, sexuality, and consent to empower young people with knowledge that protects them.

In this episode, we're covering
• How our Caribbean upbringings shape approaches to discussing taboo topics like reproductive health
• Comprehensive sexual education includes relationships, communication, boundaries, and consent – not just "the sex talk."
• Knowledge is power – using correct anatomical terms with children helps protect them from abuse
• Parents must check their own biases and knowledge gaps to create open dialogue with teens
• Puberty education should start early and build progressively, including proper terminology
• Mental health directly connects to reproductive health through hormonal cycles
• Young people need to know their rights in healthcare settings to advocate for themselves
• Communication patterns at home translate directly to dating relationships
• Normalizing celebrating periods rather than stigmatizing or shaming
• Building self-trust helps both teens and adults navigate health decisions

Follow Dr. Ramsey on Instagram and follow her amazing work @gorgeous_sexed, or visit her website at gorgeousdoc.com, where she Curates Intentional and Beautiful Sex Ed Resources for All Youth.

There's a problem with sexual health education, and Dr. Ramsey is here to solve it!

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