What if talking with your teen about sex didn't have to be...

full of hidden agendas that don't align with your values
vague and unhelpful, leaving your teen confused
painfully awkward or cheesy and eye-roll inducing
THAT WOULD BE AMAZING!

Sex ed needs a makeover.

Remember "the talk?" Maybe your parent sat you down and kind of.... sort of....talked about sex (and you both wanted to die inside) or perhaps your sex ed was in a stuffy gymnasium with a bunch of irreverent teenagers cracking jokes. Chances are you walked away with no real valuable information about your body and the gift of fertility.

I hate to break it to you - but it's even worse now. Kids are feeling confused about and afraid of their bodies, instead of feeling supported and secure in who they are created to be.

Between defaulting to condoms and birth control to conversations about gender and sexual orientation, the sex ed provided in most schools not only isn't helpful - it can actually be harmful to our children's souls.

The "more than sex ed" program Catholic parents actually want:

Teaches the actual biological facts of anatomy and sexual reproduction without being tainted by political or social agendas

Honors their family values and Catholic moral teaching - and actually explains those teachings in a way that makes sense

Encourages parental participation to promote further conversation on these topics

As a parent myself, I wanted that too, so I created the Catholic "more than just sex ed" program I'd want my own kids to receive.
THAT'S WHAT I WANT FOR MY TEENS!

A delicate balance

I know, there's so much we parents have to consider around these topics: morality, gender, sexual orientation, eating disorders, hookup culture, self esteem, chastity, body dysmorphia, and shame.
 
Finding the fine line in "There are things the Church says you can't do with your body, not because it's bad, but because it's good" can be so incredibly difficult.
 
So how do we foster a healthy balance that promotes chastity without the shame of purity culture?

It starts with you. We know we can't trust our sexually-saturated culture to speak the truth - and your voice as the primary educator is key.

Because good Catholic sex ed won't actually just be "sex ed." It will honor and educate the WHOLE PERSON, by:

Explaining the facts about biology, sex, and reproduction

In the context of God's plan for marriage and respect for the dignity of our bodies,

In such a way that shame is replaced with understanding,

While empowering parents to speak the truth in love.

It starts with you. We know we can't trust our sexually-saturated culture to speak the truth - and your voice as the primary educator is key.

Because good Catholic sex ed will

Explain the facts about biology, sex, and reproduction

In the context of God's plan for marriage and respect for the dignity of our bodies,

In such a way that shame is replaced with understanding,

While empowering parents to speak the truth in love.

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You're probably thinking "That's great, Christina! There's just one little problem - I don't have the first idea how to have this conversation!"

That's why I start it for you. Because let's be real...even if you DID know all of this and felt confident talking about it with your teen...sometimes it just feels like your teen is tuning you out.

So I'll deliver the content for you, not to replace your voice or offer some hidden agenda, but simply to get the conversation started from a professional, neutral voice.

You're probably thinking "That's great, Christina! There's just one little problem - I don't have the first idea how to have this conversation!"

That's why I start it for you. Because let's be real...even if you DID know all of this and felt confident talking about it with your teen...what are the chances they'd actually listen and not just tune you out?

So I'll deliver the content for you, not to replace your voice or offer some hidden agenda, but simply to get the conversation started from a professional, neutral voice.

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The video course for Catholic teens to learn about anatomy and sexual reproduction in light of Church teaching

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Imagine your teen:

Actually knowing the different parts of their anatomy and how they work together

Grounding their understanding of fertility in a place of positivity and respect for the unique purpose of each gender

Understanding what the Church actually teaches about sex and marriage and why

Having confidence in their body and God's purpose for it

I WANT THIS FOR MY TEEN!
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Should we really be teaching them about fertility now?

I get it: You're worried that once they know about fertility, they might make poor decisions. Or maybe you're worried that their years of innocence will be lost. 

Parents: even the Church guides us that the years of innocence are gone as soon as puberty starts. And it's OUR JOB as parents to shepherd our children through puberty, adolescence, and into adulthood, so they can find happiness and holiness in their vocation. 

So first, while I do introduce the concept of NFP in the context of Church teaching, this program is not going to actually teach them how to calculate a fertile window. It just teaches them what they have a right to know about how our bodies are designed to work. 

Plus, the information I teach can also be vital for identifying health problems early, instead of forcing our teens to suffer for years until they're trying to conceive to receive these answers.

A "more than just sex ed" course that shares your values

that faith and science share one source of Truth and thus biology can and should be used as an aid in our faith life
that teens deserve to know the inner workings of their bodies and what it's telling them (known as body literacy)
that sex and fertility as lived out in Church teaching is a profound gift and that our bodies reveal our Creator

And also respects your role as the primary educator of your children.

YEP, THAT'S ME!

Foundations for Conversation

Six short videos (6-10 minutes each) to get the conversation started on anatomy and Catholic moral teaching

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Video 1

MALE & FEMALE ANATOMY

6 minutes
What's actually going on in there? I break down male and female anatomy and what each organ does (but don't worry - images give detail, but aren't explicit!).

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Video 2

THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

10 minutes
Did you know that the most important event of the menstrual cycle isn't a period? It's ovulation. I give an overview of the whole menstrual cycle to show how male and female anatomy work together for fertility.

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Video 3

REPRODUCTION & FERTILITY

8 minutes
In this video, I straight-forwardly and scientifically explain the process of sexual reproduction in humans (no awkwardness!) and the natural times of fertility and infertility couples experience each cycle based on the woman's fertile window.

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Video 4

THE LANGUAGE OF THE BODY

8 minutes
I throw it back to our beloved JPII here as we begin the connection to our faith: Our bodies, as created by God, are a way in which He communicates the truth about who we are. And this truth is further communicated within the marital act.

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Video 5

BODY LITERACY

8 minutes
Once we know that our bodies are speaking to us, we need to learn how to translate it. In this crash course on body literacy, I give an overview of the daily changes men may observe because of testosterone and changes a woman might observe throughout a cycle (now considered a vital sign of health for girls).

 
 
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Video 6

CHURCH TEACHING

8 minutes
Combining everything we've already covered, I conclude with Catholic moral teaching on family planning, with an emphasis on how Natural Family Planning allows us to speak the Truth with our bodies and respects the natural periods of fertility and infertility in a couples' cycle.

Plus, you get lifetime access, which means you can revisit any time for a refresher or watch again as your other children become teens!

GIVE ME ALL OF IT!
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I'm Christina.

I'm a former campus minister, Lay Dominican, and fertility and cycle educator with more than a decade of experience.

But more importantly, I'm a mom.
 
And I have this crazy idea that parents' voices should actually be respected in the education of their children.
 
So I created this course just as much for you as for your teen: Because I want them to know the amazing gift of their bodies and fertility, and I want you to be able to be confident in having those conversations, so the next generation is armed with the truth of their identity.
I WANT THAT TOO!
Woman smiling at camera with her hair in a bun, navy blue shirt, and crucifix with the words hi there, fellow Catholic parent!

I'm Christina.

I'm a former campus minister, lay Dominican, and fertility and cycle educator with more than a decade of experience.

But more importantly, I'm a mom.
 
And I have this crazy idea that parents' voices should actually be respected in the education of their children.
 
So I created this course just as much for you as for your teen: Because I want them to know the amazing gift of their bodies and fertility, and I want you to be able to be confident in having those conversations, so the next generation is armed with the truth of their identity.
I WANT THAT TOO!
I WANT THAT TOO!

Got Questions?

What age is this best for?
This video series is recommended for sophomore year or older, but freshmen who have already taken a foundational biology course would be able to follow the lessons well.
Is this only for girls?
I have many programs which are specifically for girls, but this is not one of them! Our teenage sons also need to learn about the workings of the female system, and to understand that both men and women can become body literate and can work together in the context of planning a family *naturally* within marriage.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Purchasing these videos means that you have lifetime access (as long as Pearl & Thistle is around!) to watch a rewatch your videos as many times as you want.
Can I download these videos?
All videos hosted through this platform are not available for download. In order to play them, you will need access to the internet.
Can I show these videos in a group?
This program is designed for use at home. If you are interested in using these videos to share with a classroom or group, please purchase the CLASSROOM USE license.
Does this presentation talk about the different types of birth control?
This presentation mentions "contraceptive or barrier methods" as distinct from Natural Family Planning, but does not go into detail about any of the drugs, devices, or procedures.
Does this presentation explain how to use NFP?
This presentation explains the underlying concepts of NFP: namely, that there is an identifiable window in which a married couple can get pregnant, and that looking for biomarkers for ovulation can help that couple try to conceive or postpone pregnancy. The logistics of how to do this are not explained.

I'll teach your teens

what the world won't tell them:

That their bodies are incredible, designed by God for a purpose

That they are worthy of knowing the actual facts about how their bodies work

That the Church's guidelines around sex and marriage are actually in their best interest

And best of all, I do it in a way that respects and involves your voice in the conversation.

PLEASE HELP ME TEACH THEM!

Catholic education about sex and fertility

that will actually form their minds and souls.

A scientific and theological exploration of anatomy, fertility, & reproduction for Catholic teens

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