How do we talk to our kids about sex in a way that’s honest, healthy, and grounded in Jewish values? In this episode of Intimate Judaism, Talli and Scott speak with Yonina Rubinstein to explore how parents can approach conversations about sexuality with sensitivity, clarity, and confidence. We discuss practical strategies for different ages and stages, the importance of modeling a positive attitude toward intimacy, and how halacha (Jewish law) and tradition can serve as a guide—not a barrier—to raising sexually healthy children. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just thinking ahead, this episode offers an essential roadmap for navigating “the Talk” in a way that’s both open and deeply rooted in Jewish life.

The interface between young adults’ religious values and their sexual experiences before age 16: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318798839_The_interface_between_young_adults’_religious_values_and_their_sexual_experiences_before_age_16

Links (in Hebrew) that Yonina mentioned regarding rabbis’ views on masturbation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oKJ0ADNn1DEk9fMl1Q3Q8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioglmmV8s3I.