The Longest Shortest Time
EPISODE #238: Shafia Zaloom’s Playful Approach to Sex Ed
Shafia Zaloom is a sex educator and advisor to Big Mouth, Nextflix’s fantastic series about puberty.
A student raising her hand during Shafia’s class. Credit: Noah Berger for The New York Times
Shafia’s innovative approach to teaching young people about healthy relationships includes games, music, and complicated scenarios based on real-life situations.
Lesson on how to say “no”
Lesson on how to receive a “no”
Join us as Shafia walks us through some of the scenarios she uses with her students — and offers ideas on how to start conversations with your own kids about these tricky topics.
Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between
Shafia’s got a book called Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between. Check it out and share it with a teen in your life!
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