Nikol Hasler has decided to take her unique personal experiences and put them to good use. The 28-year-old mother of three is now creating weekly pod-casts on teen sex advice. The article from the Boston Globe notes how “Hasler uses her experiences to talk to teens about such topics as "The First Time," "The Older Boyfriend" and "Female Masturbation" on the online video series that started this summer.”

Though I am sure that many would protest the scientific fact of everything Hasler discusses, I think I wouldn’t be alone in commending her for this innovative idea. Coming from a very open-minded family, I often take for granted open dialogue about sex, among other more “taboo” topics. When I came to college, I was amazed to learn that many of my peers were still a bit clueless about information I believe is imperative for everyone to know, things that I just assumed everyone knew and that I had known since I was thirteen. In fact, I couldn’t help but draw parallels with her to my own life. No, I am not a mother of three children—or any children, for clarification—but there are countless times in my life when I have been forced to play the role of Hasler.

Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with a close relationship with their parents, an older sibling, or even feel comfortable enough with their peers to talk about that which really warrants discussion. Despite today’s so-called modern world, some of my friends are still becoming acclimated to the fact that merely learning about sex is not a direct sentence to eternal damnation.  In lieu of the recent anniversary of Roe V. Wade, sex discussion is especially relevant even to those who are pro-life. One of the main goals of an open dialogue such as Hasler’s, as she herself admits, is to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the first place. Overall, in addition to being amusing and relatable, Hasler’s pod-cast fulfills an important role. For those of you who do not have the privilege of attending my weekly advice talk that is.