By Zach Eisenstein and Jennifer Driver

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, the staff at SIECUS is wishing for everyone to stay healthy and safe. We’re also encouraging everyone to continue to seek credible information about the pandemic and follow the guidelines suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their local health departments.

Social distancing shouldn’t stop sex ed.

Right now, as families across the country follow recommended social distancing guidelines, parents and children are spending a lot more time together at home. And while there is an incredible amount of uncertainty during these times, there are also some important opportunities. With nationwide school closures, many parents, and even some older siblings, are finding themselves taking on a new role: teacher.

However, while parents work to ensure that their children stay on track with their English, math, and science lessons, they should also be prioritizing their kids’ sex education. Let’s be real: Not too many children grow up to use algebra in their daily adult lives. But they will certainly apply the knowledge and skills they (should) learn through sex ed.

Thanks to the variety of credible, online sex education resources, parents are better suited to serve as substitute sex educators than they might think. Below, view a list of some of our favorite online sex ed resources that families can take advantage of right now.

By sharing these resources, we can all help give our young people the sex education they deserve–without having to leave our homes.