When kids ask questions, answer, and then stop talking. If they stop asking, you’re done for the moment – they’ve heard all they need to hear for now.

Bring a lot of interesting books into the house that deal with sexuality, gender, sexual orientation, and sexual health (fiction and nonfiction), and put them in a place that won’t make it obvious when one is missing. My female students loved the book Cunt.

It’s never too early to open the door and start this ongoing conversation. I like to draw pictures for my step daughter of the female reproductive system or whatever (and her friends like them too. We started when she was 7.

NEVER use fear of STD’s (including pregnancy) as a sex ed. tool. Never stigmatize STD’s or people who have them – it’s simply a medical condition, and people are far less likely to talk about this openly with their partners or health care provider if they’re ashamed of it.

Let your kids see you naked on a regular basis (with healthy boundaries, of course).

Cascade AIDS project has a great education/ outreach program.

Have a sense of humor!