Ash and Aidan tackle the topic every teenager can’t wait to discuss with their parents: sex. In the spirit of not holding back, the boys openly and honestly discuss why, how, what, and when parents should discuss the topic of sex with their children. All in this week’s episode of Hold Me Back. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.
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Ash and Aidan tackle the topic every teenager can’t wait to discuss with their parents: sex. In the spirit of not holding back, the boys openly and honestly discuss why, how, what, and when parents should discuss the topic of sex with their children. Aidan and Ash also share research most will find surprising, particularly when it comes to teens’ sexual activity and the pros and cons of dating in high school. They also supply 10 useful tips for discussing this delicate topic with your teen. The only question left unanswered is who squirmed more during this candid discussion. This episode covers everything from contraception to having zero rizz. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Are the portrayals of sex in Euphoria accurate?
- How have relationships changed with this generation?
- Is there any shame associated with not dating anyone in high school?
- Who needs “the talk” the most?
- Is it healthy to think about your parents being sexually active?
- Has Aidan seen friends go through hard breakups?
- How do you talk to your teen about sex?
- What did Aidan convince Ash of?
Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy the show! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Intro to Sex
- [0:00] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by WellNow. Walk in or book online at WellNow.com
- [0:48] Welcome to Hold Me Back
- [0:53] Meet Aidan (Gen Z) & Ash (Gen X)
- [0:55] “Let’s Talk About Sex” by Salt-N-Pepa
- [1:48] UChicago (The University of Chicago)
- [2:22] What will be discussed in this episode?
- [4:05] Are the portrayals of sex in Euphoria accurate?
- [6:52] How have relationships changed with this generation?
- [10:23] “Like A Virgin” by Madonna
- The Research
- [12:22] “Teen Dating Research: Are Non-Dating Teens Healthier than Dating Peers?“
- [13:08] “Teens Who Don’t Date: Socially Behind or Socially Skilled?“
- [15:45] Has Aidan seen friends go through hard breakups?
- [17:02] Is there any shame associated with not dating anyone in high school?
- [18:45] “Fewer American High Schoolers Having Sex Than Ever Before“
- [20:32] “Over Half of U.S. Teens Have Had Sexual Intercourse by Age 18, New Report Shows“
- [21:27] “The Euphoria Fallacy”
- [22:00] HBO, Max
- [22:58] Netflix
- [23:27] “Youth Statistics: Sexual Health“
- [24:38] “Your Teen and Porn“
- [25:32] TikTok
- [26:18] “Hold Me Back Podcast: Pornography“
- [27:12] “Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018“
- [30:15] “10 Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex — Without Embarrassing Them“
- [33:20] “Talking with Your Teens about Sex“
- [35:04] “10 Conversation Starters for Talking to Teens About Sex“
- [40:12] STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
- [41:16] Spanish Inquisition
- [44:30] “Extended-Family Talk about Sex and Teen Sexual Behavior“
- [45:51] Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
- Debate
- [47:32] Who needs “the talk” the most?
- [52:45] Did Ash’s parents ever talk to him about sex?
- [53:25] The Birds & The Bees
- [54:52] Is it healthy to think about your parents being sexually active?
- [57:03] Is it cool to be a virgin?
- [58:27] Is “sex at prom” still a thing?
- [1:02:01] Is it better to wait for sex & relationships?
- You Convinced Me
- [1:05:06] What did Aidan convince Ash of?
- [1:06:33] What did Ash convince Aidan of?
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- [1:12:47] Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote below