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Sex ed is awkward. But it doesn't have to be

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode So Awkward.

Talking about sex can make many of us feel uncomfortable. Sex and relationship counselor Erin Chen shares her secret to normalizing "the talk."

About Erin Chen

Erin Chen is a sex and relationship counselor. She is the founder of Lila Sutra, a company that aims to dismantle sexual taboos in Singapore. She has also launched SPARK, Asia's first sexual wellness festival. Most recently, she is the founder of Gilly, an app focused on relationship intimacy for couples. She holds a Master's degree in Sexual Health Counseling from the University of Sydney.

This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Harsha Nahata and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour. You can follow us on Facebook @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadioHour@npr.org.

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Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi is the host of TED Radio Hour. She is a journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur, and her work reflects her passion for investigating how technology and business are transforming humanity.
Harsha Nahata
Harsha Nahata (she/her) is a producer for TED Radio Hour. She is drawn to storytelling as a way to explore ideas about identity and question dominant narratives.
Sanaz Meshkinpour
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