Inna Pedan, sexologist and expert in sex education, the wife of Oleksandr Pedan, shared her personal experience of how the war has affected their children, Lera and Mark — why they took their son to see a psychologist because of it, and what impact the war has in general on the psyche and sexual development of the younger generation.

The war has changed not only our habits but also the biology of our children. Inna explains: research conducted after World War II already showed — in conditions of violence, the onset of sexual activity occurs earlier, and the risk of sexual violence increases manifold. That is why silence is the greatest danger. In this candid conversation, Inna speaks about why sex education is the responsibility of both parents and the state, and how love within a family can heal even deep anxiety. This is a story about closeness, trust, and responsibility — one that begins with a simple question: “How are you feeling?”