Dagny: Your mom is a very wise woman. She learned some things the hard way, perhaps, but knew how to help you avoid some of those same pitfalls. If I can do that with my girls, even a little...

Jim: Thanks for reading and leaving your first comment! Yes, the idea of teaching sex ed at church, in any way, is going to be controversial and probably not widely well-received. I've heard some really good sermons that don't shy away from issues of sexuality, though, and I've heard pastors do a good job of simply mentioning sexuality along with the many other things that need to be given another look  by Christians. I think just simple mentions of the topic in church can help people think and talk about sexuality as more a part of who we are, as whole creations of God.

Natalie: I *must* read that book. It sounds really good. The part you quote about keeping the value of virginity in perspective seems right on, to me. Thanks for sharing that with the rest of us!