Sexo y Todo Eso

Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays y'all! This is the last episode of our first season. We wrap up the year with a reflection on our first season and provide some holiday self-care tips. Have a listen!

This is the last plática of season 1 y'all! In this plática, Steph sits down with one of her friends from Austin, TX. They discuss the taboo of sexual health conversations in their family and about navigating sexual orientation when religion are so ingrained in their family structure. 

This is the third and last episode of our three episode series on puberty. Universally acknowledged as THE most awkward stage in life and might be the most awkward conversation we’ll have with our kids. We are continuing the discussion with the social changes that happen during this stage and how parents can navigate the tricky terrain that is teenage relationships. Embrace the awkwardness folks! 

In this plática, Steph sits down with one of her friends in El Paso, TX. They discuss the ways novelas influenced their sex ed knowledge (or lack thereof) growing up and the taboos of talking about sexual health in their families. They also talk about the vulnerability and discomfort they still feel when talking about sexual health as adults. Tune in and grab your cafecito, you don't want to miss this one!

This is the second episode of our three episode series on puberty. Universally acknowledged as THE most awkward stage in life and might be the most awkward conversation we’ll have with our kids. We are continuing the discussion with the emotional changes that happen during this stage and how parents can navigate the tricky terrain that is teenage emotions. Embrace the awkwardness folks!

In this plática, Steph chats with Juan to talk about the surprising differences of sex education in Mexico vs. the U.S. During this plática, Juan shares his experiences learning about his sexual health as well as the importance of being that trusted adult/source you wish you had growing up and navigating sexual health.

This episode kicks off our three episode series on puberty. Universally acknowledged as THE most awkward stage in life and might be the most awkward conversation we’ll have with our kids. We are starting off with discussing the physical changes that happen during this stage and how and when parents can start having puberty conversations. Embrace the awkwardness folks!

In this episode Cecy sits down with Alex, her husband of 17 years. They talk about relationships, machismo, how gender plays into the messaging we receive and what their hopes are for having these conversations with their son. So tune in, ‘cuz they get vulnerable people!

In this episode we talk about sexual consent. We define what consent means and go over consent laws. We also discuss how to build an environment in our homes where we normalize asking for consent and how to navigate the aftermaths and disappointment of rejection.

In this Plática with Sexo y Todo Eso, Stephanie and Cuevas talk about gender roles especially within the Latinx cultural context and how it has affected their experience with sexual health education. 

In this episode we talk about teen dating. We know this can be a topic that can cause anxiety in parents and frustration for young people and can lead to whole lotta friction. We will discuss the things we can start practicing in our homes that will set our kids up for healthy relationships in their teen years and beyond.

In this episode Cecy sits down with her friends Melissa and Alvaro, both college professors in South Texas. They talk about sex ed in the public school system and how they’ve seen that affect young folks’ college experience, and their own very different introduction into sexuality education and how that’s impacted their relationships and views today. As well as the larger systemic impacts that things like racism and sexism have on sexual health outcomes for all young people but especially young people of color. So grab your cafecito cuz it’s a long one but I promise it’s so worth it!

In this episode we talk about the mixed messaging young people are exposed to around sex and gender, how to help them navigate these messages, and foster skills that will enable them to make the best choices for their lives and their bodies.

In this Plática with Sexo y Todo Eso, Stephanie and Marlen get candid about their experiences learning about their own sexual health, unlearning misinformation, dismantling stigmas, and sharing hopes for the future of sexual health in Latinx communities.

In this episode we talk about sex ed in the United States and go over some foundational skills that you can use to handle any sex ed question that comes your way and open the door to sex ed with your family.

In this Plática with Sexo y Todo Eso join Stephanie and Alda as they discuss the state of Sex Ed in America and how generational differences can sometimes make it difficult to find common ground within our families.

In this introductory podcast episode, Stephanie and Cecy talk about the importance of sex ed at home and how to break the cycle of shame and silence.