Let's Talk About Sex!

The Seeds You Sow

We’re starting off season two by discussing topics that for decades have been considered inappropriate unless discussed behind closed doors. However, in the words of James of Baldwin, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” In the spirit of addressing things in a direct manner we decided to have a holistic conversation about sex. This episode was inspired by a talk given by Pastor, Author, and Speaker Toure' Roberts, entitled Sexual Wholeness! This encouraged us to think critically about how we discuss sex in today’s culture and about the multiple perspectives we all have. Take Root & Give Back: We Highlighted the organization, The Eastside Cultural Arts Center Reading is Good for the Soil(Mind): Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry (Mildred D. Taylor) The Man Book (Jareem Gunther) Tales of Semple (Langston Hughes) The Mother of Black Hollywood(Jennifer Lewis) Articles Referenced: Changes in American Adults' Behavior towards Sex​ 1972-2012 (http://psy2.fau.edu/~shermanr/Twenge%20Sherman%20&%20Wells%20In%20Press.pdf) "The Sex Talk Isn't Enough" (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/05/17/how-to-teach-teens-to-have-healthy-romantic-relationships/?utm_term=.8899a283edec) "In the era of #MeToo Conversations about Sex are more important ever!" (https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/blog/20986742/in-the-era-of-metoo-conversations-about-sex-are-more-important-than-ever)