In today's digital age, children and teens are inundated with unfiltered messages about sex, often before they reach their teenage years. 34% of 18-year-olds report they've "never" or only "once" talked with their parents about the decision of when to have sex, and multiple studies report fewer than half of teens use contraception when having sex for the first time. Without parental support, young people are vulnerable to influences that distort intimacy, pressure conformity, and overlook consent.

A 2022 Common Sense Media report reveals that 73% of teens aged 13-17 have watched pornography, with 54% encountering it before age 13, and 15% at age 10 or younger. Only 7% of these teens said their parents knew they were watching such content.

Over 60% of teens say they have engaged sexually only because they felt pressure.

1 in 3 students say they later regretted their decision to have sex.

This data underscore the urgent need for open, informed, and age-appropriate conversations within families about sex and relationships. Sex in Context: Families is a one-day conference for parents, caregivers, and educators who are ready to do the work to support their kids.

This event will provide:

• Up-to-date research on what kids and teens are actually seeing, doing, and navigating online

• Relational tools and scripts for initiating meaningful conversations that resonate with children and teens

• Insights into how sexual development is influenced by media, culture, and interpersonal connections

• Guidance from sexuality education experts, adolescent health professionals, and high school students who will share firsthand experiences and insights