by Dr. Frederick Peterson

How do I get more in touch with myself as a sexual person?

Becoming more comfortable with the topic of sex and especially more comfortable with oneself sexually is a common reason people pursue sex education opportunities, such as taking a sexuality course or even seeking out the professional services of a sex therapist. In today’s column, this question will be answered without the cost and time of therapy. Over the course of a year, this column will provide most of the information covered in the typical sex education course.

Americans are typically raised in families that do not allow open and honest discussion of sexuality in a positive manner. It is no wonder that most Americans get their information about sex from sources other than parents, teachers, and the church. The practice of children and teenagers seeking out sex information from other sources than those they trust and are closest to is an unfortunate necessity as parents, as a group, do a poor job providing such information and modeling positive communication about sex.