Have you had "The Talk" with your kids yet? In the TED Radio Hour episode “How Should We Talk to Our Kids About Sex?”, author Peggy Orenstein mentions a survey that reported positive outcomes for girls that were spoken to candidly from an early age about healthy sexuality. After listening to this episode, this book was written in hopes of making it easier for parents to have these talks with their kids.
Topics include our bodies, pleasure, consent, safety, and relationships. Additional content includes a pre-sex checklist, three must-knows before having sex, the secret to great sexual experiences, and word definitions. Many young people engage in sexual behavior before their brains have developed fully and they understand the risks. Having made mistakes as a teen, the author knows how challenging it can be to always make the right decisions. By giving your kids accurate information, you help them navigate the complexities of becoming sexually active and enjoy the healthy relationships they deserve.
Consider starting the conversation to help: protect them from unplanned pregnancy, protect them from diseases, teach them about consent, educate them about porn, and understand emotional connection. Kids actually want help from their parents with these questions. If we don't teach them then they will learn about sex from their friends and online. Let's teach or kids sensible information they can use to be healthy in all aspects of their lives, including sexuality.
