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Don't Stress Talking Sex, by John Fort
As Christian parents, we want to guard our children from the flood of sexual imagery and inuendo, confusion around identity, and downright misinformation that pervades our culture. But where and when do we have those conversations with our kids? And how do we reduce the anxiety and pressure most of us feel when we do?
Don't Stress Talking Sex presents an engaging relational model that helps reduce anxiety while building a healthy parent-child relationship that will grow over the years. You will learn how to engage in fruitful, biblical conversations with children from ages three to eighteen.
Author and speaker, John Fort, shares stories from his own past, lessons he's learned as a parent, and assurance that having ongoing conversations about sex is vital to your child's emotional health and sex education. Anchored in God's design for sexuality, Don't Stress talking Sex offers parenting advice that will help you:
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Deliver age-specific advice for navigating difficult topics including pornography, puberty, and temptation
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Create a healthy environment in your home that helps reduce misinformation and anxiety
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Direct your kids and teens toward a resilient and healthy sexuality
It's not about a one-and-done "sex talk," but an ongoing conversation meant to last a lifetime.
A Message from John Fort, Author
Endorsements for Don't Stress Talking Sex, by John Fort
Don't Stress Talking Sex is a gift to Christian parents—a book you'll be glad you read, and more importantly, a book your kids will be glad you read.
Josh Glaser, Executive Director, Regeneration Ministries
As a family pastor and dad of four boys, this is the resource every parent needs. It provides a clear, biblical framework for teaching God's design for sexuality while deepening your relationship with your kids. Don't wait! You have the opportunity to be the primary voice in shaping your children's understanding.
Matt Hickman, Family Pastor, Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale
John Fort shows parents how to become the safest, most trusted voice in their children’s lives on matters of sex and faith.
Dr. Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, Abundant Life Counseling
Some of the most common fears I hear from parents in our ministry is, “I’m terrified I’m going to mess this up” or "I feel hopeless raising my kids in today's world." Don’t Stress Talking Sex meets these fears head-on with grace, humility, and a wealth of practical wisdom. John shows parents that God is not asking them to be perfect experts, but to be present, humble, and relational as they walk with their kids through questions, temptations, and confusing cultural messages. He addresses everything from early childhood conversations to teen struggles with pornography and identity, always pointing families back to God’s good design and redeeming love. I wholeheartedly commend this book to any parent who wants to move from silence and anxiety to confident, Christ-centered conversations about sex at home.
Jonathan Daugherty, President and Founder of Be Broken Ministries
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Stress Talking Sex: Starting Honest, Healthy Conversations with Your Kids by John Fort, encourages parents to replace a one-time "sex talk" with ongoing, age-appropriate conversations grounded in a Christian perspective. Here are a few questions you may be asking:
When should I actually start talking to my kids about sex?
Earlier than you may think. Early, age-appropriate dialogue will build trust and lay a foundation for open communication with children and minimize the risk of the culture shaping their beliefs.
What is a mistake well-meaning parents make when talking about sex?
Expecting a single conversation to suffice. Instead of having one awkward conversation, parents should commit to cultivating ongoing, relational dialogue that makes discussing sex natural, healthy, and grounded in the gospel.
What do ongoing conversations about sex look like?
As kids move from child to tween to teen, parents should adjust and deepen conversations about God’s design for sex. Along they way, you discuss the same topics at each age, just at a deeper level.
How do I help my children embrace my beliefs and values about sexuality?
The number one determining factor that influences a child to embrace their parents values is a strong parent-child bond. And few things grow a parent-child bond more than talking about very personal things like sex and sexuality. Don't Stress Talking Sex guides parents in how to do just that.
What if I feel unqualified to have these conversations?
Your past mistakes are what qualify you to talk with your kids about sex. Children, especially teenagers, can better relate to a parent who shares in their struggles than one who has never made sexual mistakes.