“Be holy, because I am holy.” -1 Peter 1:13-16
This post originally began as a list of myths about sex that teens believe, serving as an extension to my earlier post 7 Common Lies About Sex That Christian Girls Believe. But after compiling the fallacies and composing responses to each, I wasn’t satisfied. Not just because it was too… Read More »How Teens Who Know God Respond to Myths About Sex
A recent question from a reader: “My best friend recently confessed his love to me but I don’t know how I feel about him! I was confused before and now I still don’t know. What should I do? How do you know if you like someone more than just as… Read More »How to Know if You Like Someone Who’s In Love With You
Not long ago, I was contacted by a high school senior looking for specific relationship advice. He ended his query with, “How young is too young to be dating to marry? Is there a limit?” I’m not sure if this is a common question for teens. For some, marriage is… Read More »Is it Ever Too Young to Be Thinking About Marriage?
A version of this article first appeared in the Oct/Nov edition of Brio magazine for teen girls. Q: “Help! My friend and I both have a crush on the same guy! Is there any way to avoid a love triangle without hating each other?” You and your bestie have known… Read More »“But I Like Him Too!” How to Avoid a Love Triangle
Originally, this category—nonfiction books on sex and gender for Christian teens—was included in my list of Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens. It makes sense for the two to go hand-in-hand as most questions young people have about dating relationships include sex in some way. (Check out The Ultimate… Read More »11 Shameless Books On Sex And Gender For Christian Teens
Sex sells. According to multiple sources across the net, roughly 85% of movies—including 68% of G-rated movies(!)—contain sexual content ranging from innuendo to full-out intercourse. Approximately 73% of all music videos contain sexual content, with the highest percentages in Hip-Hop and R&B. For video games rated “teen,” over 30% include… Read More »Not a Hint: Living Pure in a Sexual Culture
“Dating is probably the most important aspect of a single person’s life.” -quote by Author Linda Sunshine Whether or not you agree with Ms. Sunshine’s statement, no one can deny that single people have dating on the brain. Consider the number of books about dating, love, and romance on the… Read More »10 Terrific Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens
How far is too far? How do I know he’s the one? What if she’s not a believer? What does the Bible say about sex before marriage? Sound familiar? Anyone who’s ever dated or fantasized about dating has entertained questions like these. Dating in high school is a complex issue,… Read More »The Ultimate Teen’s Guide to Christian Dating: Your Top 20 Questions Answered