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Welcome to Beyond the Birds and the Bees, an online resource where readers can share stories of how information about sexuality was taught within the family of origin. We’ll look at the various methods folks have employed from the effective to the funny to the tragic.
Some stories archived here may reflect your own values; others may express viewpoints far outside your experience and comfort level. Read with tolerance as you realize the vast differences in background, upbringing and values our contributors bring to the site.
Designed to be a place where folks can go for information, shared experiences both wonderful and horrifying, and of course laughter, Beyond the Birds and the Bees in time will host thousands of accounts as diverse as naming body parts, coming out to family members, learning about the mechanics and the emotions of sex, dealing with abuse, teaching methods of birth control, disclosing assault, celebrating puberty, handling sex as it relates to disability and discussing menopause with our mothers and daughters.
What’s next? You should:
- Check Out the Stories
- Read Our Submission Guidelines
- Get Ideas from Our Writing Prompts
- Share Your Experiences
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Feedback on the site? Contact BeBe at beyondbirdsbees at gmail dot com.
Enjoy your visit!