THEY’RE STILL CHILDREN: Puberty Is a Transition—Not a Graduation From Childhood
By Shelly-Ann WeeksFounder, HerFlow Foundation | Sexual & Reproductive Health Specialist We need to rethink how we talk about puberty. The popular definition of puberty is “the transition from childhood to adulthood.” While biologically, this definition makes sense, we sometimes forget that the beginning of this important milestone happens to a child, sometimes as young […]
THE TALK: Why One Conversation About Reproductive Health Is Never Enough
By Shelly-Ann WeeksFounder, HerFlow Foundation | Sexual & Reproductive Health Specialist There is a moment that almost every parent dread: The Talk. They imagine looking in the innocent face of their tiny child, taking a deep breath and somehow finding the perfect words to explain puberty, sex, relationships, periods, pregnancy and everything else we think […]