We know that talking with your adolescent about sex can be difficult and uncomfortable. For most parents, the difficulty comes in knowing how much to reveal to their children about sex and when (at what age for their child) to do it! And some of the discomfort over this subject area may be from fears that you won't be able to answer every question.
That's okay! Just begin the conversation!
The best situation for talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is to begin early (with simple topics like anatomy) and make it a continual conversation. Sitting them down for one big "talk" may not be the best scenario for you or for them, but having lots of little dialogues about it will help take some of the mystery away. Feel free to talk about relationships when you're watching TV or movies with them, and let the discussion grow from there!
If you are a parent and would like more information on how to talk to your child about sex, here are a couple of pamphlets which may be helpful:
Why Know also hopes to produce some helpful brochures of our own in the near future, so check back when you can! Our goal is to help you impact the life of your teenager, toward a better and healthier future! You are their most valuable person!
