LIFE! MONEY! SEX!: Talking to Kids About Sex and Sexuality

Talking to Kids About Sex and Sexuality ? at a Glance.
It's best to start talking with children about sexuality in early childhood ? but it's never too late.
Talking with children about sex and sexuality may be uncomfortable at first, but it gets easier with time and practice.
There are many different ways to start conversations about sex and sexuality.

Parents really make a difference when we talk with our kids.

In fact, teens often name their parents as the biggest influence in their decisions about sex. And teens who report having good conversations with their parents about sex are more likely to delay sexual activity, have fewer partners, and use condoms and other contraceptives when they do have sex.

We can help our kids deal with topics related to sexuality starting when they are very young and throughout their lives. Sexuality includes a wide range of topics including male and female bodies and how they work, human development, reproduction, types of relationships, what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy, sexual behavior, and how to prevent pregnancy and STDs.

Talking to our teens about sex and sexuality

Research shows that teens are more sexually active than parents think. By the time they're 19, seven out of 10 teens have had sex. Two thousand teens get pregnant in the U.S. every day. And teens have very high rates of sexually transmitted infections.

Parents really can make a difference. We can talk with our kids, build strong relationships with them, and set clear expectations and boundaries for them. These are proven ways we can help prevent teen pregnancy, reduce our teens' chances of getting STDs, and help ensure that they lead healthy and rewarding lives. So let's get talking.

Source: http://lifemoneysex.blogspot.com/2012/11/talking-to-kids-about-sex-and-sexuality.html

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