Talking about sex openly with your child will be one of the most meaningful conversations you will have. The images and messages which the child comes across might give him / her incorrect information. Teens, being curious are likely to experiment with sex. Here are some tips to teach / talk to your child about sex:-
- The process of educating your children about sex must be continuous since many questions might arise in their minds time and again.
- Instead of delivering a lecture, express your opinions and values while discussing sex with them.
- Explain to the children about the consequences of sex like sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and the emotional changes that might happen after sex.
- Discuss about the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
- Counsel your children whenever they express their feelings when confronted with sexual situations.
- Make sure your communication and information channels are open to them whenever they need your help regarding sex education.
- Everyday life provides lot of opportunities for talking about sexuality. These moments can make very easier for the parents to their children to talk about sex.
- Providing young children with information that is age-appropriate makes it easier for them to understand that sex is a natural part of human and emotional development. It also makes it easier to talk with them about the more complicated aspects of sexual intimacy as they get older.
- Talking about sexuality may be uncomfortable at first, but it will get easier in time. Being open to discussing sexuality can be challenging. It’s common for parents and kids to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable when talking to one another about sex. In time and with practice, it will get easier. The key for the parents is to keep the conversation open and ongoing.
- Before / while answering, find out what your children exactly ask and ensure that your information is not over-loaded and as a feedback, check their understanding and ask whether they have got answers to their questions.