Welcome to Episode 417 of the Sexology Podcast! In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Debbie Herbenick, who speaks to me about sexting, its role in sexual development, and how we can navigate this topic with care and understanding.

Dr. Debby Herbenick is an internationally recognized sexual and reproductive health professor, researcher, and educator.

She is a Provost Professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health and director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion.For more than 20 years, she has dedicated her efforts to understanding how people experience their bodies and sexual lives.

Among her 200+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, she has published on population-level sexual health issues (including Zika knowledge and adolescent/young adult sexuality education), college sexual health, and changing sexual behavior trends. Dr. Herbenick has also developed and validated measurement scales to assess genital self-image (which can be thought of as how people feel about their genitals and is relevant to people’s willingness to seek healthcare) as well as sexual pleasure.

In this episode, you will hear:

● Sexting As Part Of Adolescent Development

● State Laws And Legal Risks Of Sexting

● Educating Teens To Reduce Risky Behaviors

● Open Communication Between Parents And Teens

● Sexting Risks And Practices For Adults

● Privacy Protection And Harm Reduction Tips

● AI-Generated Nudes And Their Impact

● Trusted Adults To Support Teens’ Education

● Dr. Herbenick’s New Book On Teen Sexual Health

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Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey