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How to Talk to Your Kid About Sex

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By EatTheSnot
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In today's society, sex is used to sell anything from beer to subscriptions to magazines. Talking openly to your child about sex can not only inform them of there body, but can open the communication between family members. Read further for tips on how to talk to your kids about sex.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Models of male anatomy
  • Models of female anatomy
  • Time to talk
  1. Step 1

    Most adults know much about the subject of sex. But what do we tell our children about the subject, how old should they be, and the consequences foe having sexual intercourse. Read more to find out.

  2. Step 2

    How old should they before you have the "birds and Bees" talk. This is really up to you. You may want to talk to them about it when you notice that the child starts noticing the opposite sex. Or if you don't notice this, use the age that you learned about sex to teach your children.

  3. Step 3

    First find models, or pictures of models of the anatomy. When talking to them use the models so show the parts of the genitalia. Use proper terminology, not crude or slang.

  4. Step 4

    When talking to your children about sex, make sure they know that sex, and the act of sexual intercourse if between two consenting adults.

  5. Step 5

    Lastly, tell your children about the consequences of sex. The possibility of pregnancy, and the possibility of contracting an STD and AIDS.

Tips & Warnings
  • During this talk you may want to talk about condoms and birth control.
  • This is another opportunity to talk about homosexuality, what it is, and what your opinion about this subject.
  • Be as open as possible with your child/children about this subject. This can help communication between you and them.

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mizzshady said

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on 11/20/2009 Talk to Your Kid About Sex wow I hate this topic but its so important. 5*

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on 11/14/2009 LOL...not looking forward to the day, but this eases my mind. Thanks!

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on 10/17/2009 Tough subject, great article!

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on 10/10/2009 Very interesting article.

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on 9/30/2009 It feels so good when you have great communication with your teen. I talked to him, he is 17, even though he said yuck in the beginning. He started asking questions and more questions. Thanks great article!!!Keep it up.

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