Sex is not always a topic of conversation in a household but it really should be. Education is key to your child making good decisions in any part of their life. Sex should not be the exception to this rule! Your kids will get their lessons from their friends if you don't discuss it with them first. That is how stories of getting pregnant from the toilet seat are born!
I understand this may not be a comfortable topic for either of you but it is very important! There is no rule of thumb as to when it is best to have this discussion but statistics show that children are becoming active earlier and earlier.
Talk to your children about taking precautions in order not to get pregnant and also how to prevent an STD. It is also imperative that you talk about the facts that oral relations can also put them at risk of getting an STD. Talk about birth control options, show them how to use condoms and that they should ALWAYS use condoms. Be sure to teach both your boys and your girls how to properly use a condom. And make sure to always leave the line of communications with them.
And the very last important advice, listen to them without getting angry or upset. You want your children to always feel that they can talk to you...even if they don't always!
Visit Planned Parenthood for help in starting the conversation.
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