Ariana Throne

Yeah.

So we really do need education about all realms of sex before it's too late.

So we really do need education about all realms of sex before it's too late.

And unfortunately, we see a high percentage of sexual assaults happening earlier and earlier.

And unfortunately, we see a high percentage of sexual assaults happening earlier and earlier.

And high school is not that far of a reach.

And high school is not that far of a reach.

Yeah, I think, you know, my mom was very open with me and I'm so grateful because when I was sexually assaulted, I had someone to turn to.

Yeah, I think, you know, my mom was very open with me and I'm so grateful because when I was sexually assaulted, I had someone to turn to.

And my first reaction, unlike most women, was not shame.

And my first reaction, unlike most women, was not shame.

It was not feeling blamed because I knew, wow, if someone like me can have this happen, then this really can happen to everyone.

It was not feeling blamed because I knew, wow, if someone like me can have this happen, then this really can happen to everyone.

And I had an immediate support system.

And I had an immediate support system.

to go to because we were open about those types of things.

to go to because we were open about those types of things.

So it can be uncomfortable to talk to kids about this.

So it can be uncomfortable to talk to kids about this.

And I think taking classes or getting more information, maybe filling yourself in on the sex ed you never got is an important first step to then how do I talk to my kids about this in a way that's appropriate, age appropriate, and also allows them to feel free to ask questions without shame or blame about their body.