Before the Porn Talk Workbook
Before the Porn Talk Workbook
A workbook to help you feel ready (not frozen) for the porn talk
> Work through what’s holding you back from the porn talk
> Move past fear and feel more in control of your emotions
> Get clear on your feelings about porn and sex so you can talk with more confidence
> Feel more prepared to talk honestly and calmly with your child
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You know the porn talk needs to happen... but it still feels impossible.
Maybe you're worried you'll say the wrong thing. Or that you'll make it worse.
Maybe you’re scared your child will get curious and go looking.
Or maybe you just feel… stuck.
😰 You're not alone. And you're not failing.
This is one of the toughest sex ed convos for every parent.
Why you need it…
This is your space to pause, reflect, and get unstuck.
Created by sex educator and parent Cath Hakanson, this workbook gently guides you through the fears, roadblocks, and feelings that are holding you back - so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more confident talking to your child about porn.
What you’ll be able to do:
- Identify what’s stopping you from starting
- Unpack your fears and doubts - without judgment
- Explore your own beliefs about sex and porn
- Build confidence to have the porn talk in a way that fits your values and comfort level
What's inside:
- 54 page Editable Workbook - type into it or print it out
- Checklists + Worksheets - work through your fears + feelings
- Audio support - listen while facing the tricky stuff
- Tips + Encouragement - practical guidance to keep you going
- Instant access - start whenever you’re ready
For parents who...
- Are feeling unsure, stuck, or overwhelmed
- Have seen porn (or not) and want to figure out how they really feel
- Want to do the right thing - but need help finding the words
- Know it's time to talk, but don't know where to begin
It’s okay if you don’t feel “100% ready.”
You just need to feel a little more ready than yesterday.
👉 Grab your workbook and take the first step - without the panic.
This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship.
You can find even more resources to help you start the conversation and teach sex education at home in the Sex Ed Shop!
Unsure if your child is ready to learn about porn? Find out in less than 2 minutes with our Parent Quiz!
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Suitable for parents of children aged between 3 to 18 years.
❓ How do I use this workbook?
To get the most out of this resource, follow these simple steps:
- Open the editable Google Doc
(or print it if you prefer pen and paper). - Set aside some quiet time - you can go through it all at once or in smaller chunks.
- Reflect honestly as you go, using the prompts to explore your fears, feelings, and beliefs.
- Listen to the audio for each fear - Cath talks you through what it is and how to move past it.
- Come back to it as needed - this is about progress, not perfection.
❓ What if I don’t know what my fears are?
Totally normal. This workbook is designed to help you figure that out. You’ll be guided through common fears and gently prompted to reflect on what’s coming up for you.
❓ What if I have strong negative feelings about porn?
You’re not alone. This resource helps you explore those feelings - without judgment - so you can make intentional choices about what to say and how to say it.
❓ Can I do this if I’m not comfortable talking about sex either?
Absolutely. This workbook is all about helping you move from discomfort to greater ease - step by step. You don’t have to feel fully comfortable to get started.
❓ What if I’m afraid that talking about porn will make my child more curious?
That’s a really common concern - and it’s one we explore in the workbook.
You’ll unpack where that fear comes from and get support to move through it with care and clarity.
❓ I’m not good at tech. Will it be easy to use?
Yes! It’s a simple PDF file - no logins, passwords or fancy platforms. Just download, open, and start when you’re ready.
❓ How do I access the workbook?
As soon as you purchase, you’ll get instant access to a Google Doc that you can type into or print out. Or you can download the PDF and print it. Audio guidance is included for selected sections.
❓ Is this Workbook a one-time use resource?
Not at all!
The Before the Porn Talk Workbook is designed to be an ongoing tool for parents as their children continue to grow and explore the digital world.
Feel free to revisit it whenever you feel the need or when new concerns arise.
It's meant to support you throughout your child's online journey.
You will not receive a physical product in the mail. Instead, you will receive access to a digital file, which you can print out or view on a screen.
This allows you to make as many copies as you'd like for your own family’s use.
30-day no hassle money back guarantee.
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Let customers speak for us
from 58 reviewsThis helped me so much when talking to my 6 year old who had lots of questions about how "babies get into a belly". This guide gives many different ways to speak about sex depending on your familes views and values. It gives you a way to speak about as many or as few details as you are comfortable with or that you think your kid is ready for. I appreciate how well written and thought out this was. I'll be using it in the future for more open talks with my children.
As a practitioner working in this space, coming across this course for free and being able to share it with parents and staff, was just the cherry on top of visiting Cath's website. Thankyou for your accessible, compassionate and colourful approach!
My daughter is 6 years old. Masturbation is a delicate subject and it is not easy to talk about it with friends or family, even with the doctor, because masturbation in young children triggers alarms and they think there may be abuse. So I thank you for this course, so well explained. My mother tongue is not English, but this course explains things clearly, in a simple and practical way, with tips and resources. With this course I understood that masturbation in young children is not so rare, I learnt how to deal with it and I felt understood and relieved knowing that there are more parents worried about this. Again, thank you.
after a small incident with my 2 & 4 yr old, I purchased this course to learn how to approach teaching my kids about consent and to better understand what I should actually be concerned about. After this course, I purchased a few books that were recommended and will be having regular discussions with both my kids about body curiosity
This is such essential reading, even if you do not think this is an issue for your kids in the moment, because it normalizes behaviors that to the untrained may seem problematic!
I was putting off the porn chat as I was worried about how I'd answer any questions! But now I don't have to, as it's in this book!
I've got a kid who is starting to ask lots of questions. This has been a lifesaver, as it's allowed me to answer their questions. But more importantly, it's shown me how to talk about these things in a way they understand
My kids are super curious about where babies come from, so I grabbed this to help me explain. The illustrations at the back are great, as I they helped me to explain. and answer their questions. Thank you!!!!!!!
I recently purchased the getting started with sex ed course and was pleasantly surprised to find that instead of doing a big awkward talk like I feared, I’d already been doing a lot of the little conversations about bodies, feelings, consent etc with my kids. I liked how she broke the details into specific age/stages. Highly recommend!
Was very helpfull to oriented my daugther
What a great resource!
A great break down and understanding of sexual behaviors, both worrisome and age appropriate, by age. A great resource for someone who works with children and teens
Heaps of advice I'd never even thought about, super helpful!
A brilliant resource for students with intellectual disability and autism, who are also non verbal, to learn about parts of their body to keep them healthy and safe.
Our daughter was very curious and was asking about pictures, this gave us a nice intro and gave her clear specific information appropriate to her age.