A compassionate, inclusive, and practical guide for anyone ready to talk honestly with teens about sex. Breaking the Hush Factor is not your average parenting book. It doesn’t assume a nuclear family, straight kids, or one-size-fits-all advice, instead, it gives you ten adaptable, affirming rules for building the kind of trust that allows real conversations to happen. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or trusted adult, this guide empowers you to be the person a teen can turn to.
In a culture that often shames or silences conversations about sexuality, this book offers a refreshing, shame-free alternative rooted in connection, respect, and truth. You’ll learn how to foster openness, answer tough questions, and support teens through all the confusing, exciting, and real parts of growing up.
You’ll love this book if:
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You want to talk with teens about sex but don’t know where to start
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You’re looking for gender-inclusive, orientation-affirming language and guidance
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You believe that teens deserve honest, supportive conversations about their bodies and relationships
About the author:
Dr. Karen Rayne began her work in education almost two decades ago and her work with parents of teenagers almost ten years ago. Since then she has been working in her local community, as well as nationally and internationally, to support parent-teen conversations about sex and sexuality. She has worked with parents, youth, and professionals on this topic. Her primary goal is to support families in building relationships that hold solid and true from the fun times through the hard times and everything in between. Sexuality is all of these things, and so conversations about them must also be.
"A go-to guide for parents who are looking to prepare their pre-teens or teens with information and support to create sexually healthy lives."
- Debby Herbenick, PhD, Associate Professor at Indiana University and Author of Sex Made Easy
"Breaking the Hush Factor is a joy to read! Dr. Karen Rayne is a trusted, expert authority on speaking with children about sex and sexuality. Her voice is caring and compassionate as she guides parents with practical tips and common sense advice for starting "the talk" and keeping them going. Parents will want to read this. Parents need to read this."
- Bill Taverner, MA, CSE, Executive Director, The Center for Sex Education
"A powerful message to parents, straight from the heart of a mother and sexuality educator. Breaking the Hush Factor means listen more, talk less, reach out for community, and seize your golden chance to help your kids develop sexual intelligence that will last them a lifetime-perhaps even save their lives."
- Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, Award-winning author of Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy
Breaking the Hush Factor How to Talk About Sex with Your Teen By Dr. Karen Rayne
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A compassionate, inclusive, and practical guide for anyone ready to talk honestly with teens about sex. Breaking the Hush Factor is not your average parenting book. It doesn’t assume a nuclear family, straight kids, or one-size-fits-all advice, instead, it gives you ten adaptable, affirming rules for building the kind of trust that allows real conversations to happen. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or trusted adult, this guide empowers you to be the person a teen can turn to.
In a culture that often shames or silences conversations about sexuality, this book offers a refreshing, shame-free alternative rooted in connection, respect, and truth. You’ll learn how to foster openness, answer tough questions, and support teens through all the confusing, exciting, and real parts of growing up.
You’ll love this book if:
-
You want to talk with teens about sex but don’t know where to start
-
You’re looking for gender-inclusive, orientation-affirming language and guidance
-
You believe that teens deserve honest, supportive conversations about their bodies and relationships
About the author:
Dr. Karen Rayne began her work in education almost two decades ago and her work with parents of teenagers almost ten years ago. Since then she has been working in her local community, as well as nationally and internationally, to support parent-teen conversations about sex and sexuality. She has worked with parents, youth, and professionals on this topic. Her primary goal is to support families in building relationships that hold solid and true from the fun times through the hard times and everything in between. Sexuality is all of these things, and so conversations about them must also be.
"A go-to guide for parents who are looking to prepare their pre-teens or teens with information and support to create sexually healthy lives."
- Debby Herbenick, PhD, Associate Professor at Indiana University and Author of Sex Made Easy
"Breaking the Hush Factor is a joy to read! Dr. Karen Rayne is a trusted, expert authority on speaking with children about sex and sexuality. Her voice is caring and compassionate as she guides parents with practical tips and common sense advice for starting "the talk" and keeping them going. Parents will want to read this. Parents need to read this."
- Bill Taverner, MA, CSE, Executive Director, The Center for Sex Education
"A powerful message to parents, straight from the heart of a mother and sexuality educator. Breaking the Hush Factor means listen more, talk less, reach out for community, and seize your golden chance to help your kids develop sexual intelligence that will last them a lifetime-perhaps even save their lives."
- Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, Award-winning author of Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy
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