39. Talking to Kids About Sex Starts in Toddlerhood with Megan Brinkerhoff
Sex education can still be such a taboo topic that by the time we talk to our kids about it we may avoid, freeze, or fumble, and even accidentally pass down the same shame we grew up with.
In this episode, I sit down with Megan Brinkerhoff, a mother of two, to talk about what actually helps kids feel safe, informed, and confident in their bodies. We get into why naming body parts early matters more than people realize, how whispering sends signals we don’t intend, and why boundaries and consent start in toddlerhood. This conversation isn’t about having one perfect sex talk. It’s about building an ongoing, shame free foundation that grows with your child.
We also talk honestly about why so many parents feel stuck. Poor sex education, fear based messaging, and cultural silence leave adults feeling unprepared. Megan shares how parents can reclaim their role, stay involved as kids grow, and create homes where questions are welcomed instead of avoided. If you want to help your kids navigate bodies, boundaries, and relationships without fear or secrecy, this episode will give you a grounded place to start.
In this episode, we explore:
In this episode, we explore:
How do you talk to kids about sex without creating shame?
When should parents start sex education conversations?
Why naming body parts early supports safety and autonomy
How parents can teach boundaries and consent at different ages starting in toddlerhood
What to do when your own sex education makes this uncomfortable
Resources Mentioned
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About Megan Brinkerhoff
Megan Brinkerhoff is a Mother, Artist, Educator and Sacred Sexuality Practitioner. Her current work is developing a fresh approach to sex education for children, one that addresses both sex and relating and is rooted in the relationship to oneself. This work educates both children and their parents in tandem with the goal of empowering parents to be the stewards of their children’s sexual and relational development and create space for meaningful conversations about sex and relating within the family. Megan lives in Austin, TX with her two hilarious, ridiculous and glorious kids, Marigny (6) and Rory (3).
