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How to Explain Sex to Your Kid Without Anybody Feeling Mortified, According to a Sex Therapist
Start early, talk about it often and let them take the lead

Meet the Expert
Dr. Nan Wise is a certified sex therapist, relationship specialist, neuroscience researcher, and author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life. She has garnered international recognition for her research that addresses gaps in the literature regarding the neural basis of human sexuality.

Emma Singer
Freelance PureWow Editor
- Has 5+ years of experience writing family, travel and wellness content for PureWow
- Previously worked as a copy editor, proofreader and research assistant for two prominent authors
- Studied Sociology, Political Science and Philosophy in the CUNY Baccalaureate independent study program.
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