Why is it so hard to talk with our teenagers about sex? Why does the concept of masturbation make us so deeply uncomfortable? And what are the potential consequences of avoiding these kinds of conversations with our kids? In this episode of When Therapists Watch TV, we will talk about the Netflix show Sex Education, as well as HBO’s Euphoria, and what adults and parents need to know when it comes to helping our teenagers develop healthy sexual identities and feel empowered to make good decisions when it comes to sex. 

Find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou4Waw8GnMs For this podcast episode, host Dr. Terri Bly interviews therapist Heather Reidinger, a licensed marriage and family therapist that has been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years. She especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults, as this is a time of vulnerability, growth and such resilience. Special areas of interest include: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, self-harm/suicidal ideation, LGBTQ+, post-partum/fertility issues, trauma, and family therapy. Heather and Terri use examples from the shows Sex Education on Netflix and Euphoria on HBO to talk about HOW and WHY we should be talking to our adolescents and teenagers about sex and sexuality. When Therapists Watch TV is a podcast from Ellie Mental Health where we react to and discuss today's buzz-worthy TV shows and what they can teach us about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. This podcast is hosted Dr. Terri Bly, PsyD, an avid watcher of television and licensed clinical psychologist. Each season, we will feature shows we think does an excellent job portraying some aspect of being human. With the help of other mental health professionals and subject matter experts, we will explore how television tackles important topics such as mental health, relationships, addiction, grief and loss, parenting - all that good human stuff. Ellie Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic that began in St. Paul, Minnesota and has continued to expand to over 24 clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of franchises across the country (we'll be opening over 500 locations in communities nationwide in the near future!!). Find out more at elliementalhealth.com #therapy #therapistreacts #sexeducation #teenagers #euphoria