Mark Reid, Marriage & Family Therapist
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Sexual Health

  1. Consent - voluntary cooperation
  2. Nonexploitation - to not take unfair advantage to gain access to sex
  3. Protection from HIV/STI's and unintended pregnancy 
  4. Honesty - direct and open communication with oneself and partners
  5. Shared values - clarifying motives, sexual standards and meaning of sex acts
  6. Mutual pleasure - both parties have the right to pleasure

When sex is
​out of control

​Sex Addiction
Sex addiction is a term used when people feel their sexual behavior is out of control. It usually involves failed attempts to stop the behavior and significant negative life consequences such as relationship instability, emotional turmoil, physical health problems, career trouble, and legal issues.

Talking to kids
​about porn

Culture Reframed
​Online Parents Program
Protect Young Minds

Sex Education

sexedrescue.com