- How long do you think it takes to trust a potential sexual partner before you are ready to have sex?<\/li>\n\n
- Does a person have to be attracted to the other partner to have sex? Or What do you think is a good age to start being sexually active?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
- Model healthy behaviors. <\/strong>In other words, make sure your teen sees you taking care of yourself and making decisions that make you healthier.<\/li>\n\n
- Read over the sexual health content<\/a> of our website together and discuss specific points.<\/li>\n\n
- Use the TALK B4 Sex app<\/a> (available for iOS) and answer the provided questions on a variety of sexuality topics.<\/li><\/ul>
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<\/figure>How to Talk to Kids Under 10 About Sexual Health<\/h2>
It is important to talk to kids about relationships and respect from a young age. Use age-appropriate language, and tailor your conversations to your child\u2019s level of understanding. This will help them develop healthy relationships and understand the importance of treating others with respect.<\/p>
Consider starting a conversation with:<\/p>
- \u201cWe\u2019ll be talking about this a lot so you have correct information about this part of life. You can always ask me questions and I\u2019ll be honest with you when I answer.\u201d <\/li>\n\n
- Have you ever heard the word sex? What do you think it means? <\/li>\n\n
- Did you know this part of your body is called your penis\/vulva? It\u2019s a private part of your body and no one should touch it unless you need help, like wiping, or at the doctor\u2019s. <\/li><\/ul>
How to Talk to Kids 10-13 About Sexual Health<\/h2>
As your child approaches their preteen years, your conversations can evolve. Consider starting conversations with:<\/p>
- You are old enough now to know where babies come from! What do you know about this? (<\/strong>See what they say and then tell them:) <\/li>\n\n
- \u201cWhen people want to have a baby they agree to do something called \u201chaving sex.\u201d This is not something kids can do because their hearts, minds, and bodies aren\u2019t ready. The usual way a baby is made is the person with a penis puts it inside the other person\u2019s vagina. Their bodies are made to do this and it feels good to them.\u201c<\/li>\n\n
- \u201cWhen I was in middle school I remember how much talk and curiosity there was about sex and sexual stuff. There was also A LOT of misinformation and rumors.\u201d<\/li>\n\n
- \u201cWhat are your friends talking about? What do you think about what they are saying?\u201d <\/li>\n\n
- \u201cIt’s perfectly normal to be curious about sex and I am happy to answer any questions you may have now or as they come up.\u201c<\/li>\n\n
- \u201cEven if you don\u2019t have questions, you deserve to know all about it so you feel good because this is such a big and important part of life so I\u2019ll be talking about it a lot.\u201d <\/li><\/ul>
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<\/figure>How to Talk to Kids 13+ About Sexual Health<\/h2>
By this age, you should be able to talk to your teen about anything regarding their sexual health. If you\u2019ve been talking with them since they were young, your conversations should be easier for you. If you haven\u2019t spoken with your teen about sexual health before now, that\u2019s okay. Start now by using the techniques above.<\/p>
Start conversations with:<\/p>
- \u201cYou are old enough now for me to talk openly with you about all the things related to sexuality: healthy relationships, consent, decision-making, porn, dating, having sex, etc. We may both be uncomfortable sometimes, but it\u2019s such an important part of life I want you to be smart about it and ready when you start to date.\u201d <\/li>\n\n
- \u201cWhen do you think it\u2019s OK to start doing sexual stuff or to have sex?\u201d <\/li>\n\n
- \u201cWhat do you think about all the porn kids are seeing? I know you\u2019ve probably seen it, and you aren\u2019t in trouble. I just want to make sure you understand it\u2019s not real sex and can give you a very wrong idea about what sex is and how it works.\u201d <\/li>\n\n
- Do you remember that scene in that movie where (romantic or sexual thing happened)?
- I was thinking that it was\u2026 (good because or bad because). What did you notice? <\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n\n
- I\u2019m curious, what kinds of things are your peers saying about sex and all that?
- I remember my friends thinking\/talking about\u2026<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
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<\/figure>Things to Consider for Teens With Learning Differences<\/h2>
If you have a teen with learning differences, consider that their emotional and learning developmental age may differ from their physical developmental age. As they develop, their body will change and they will likely have the same sexual feelings and needs as their peers. If they have certain learning challenges, though, they may need more support to understand some of the concepts. <\/p>
If needed, talk with your teen\u2019s medical and educational team about their individualized needs and how best to explain these concepts to them. Typically, it is best to start simply to create safe, open communication. Add in more details as your teen demonstrates their understanding. It is important to normalize talking about sex, sexuality, and safety with your teen \u2014 at their comprehension level.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- I remember my friends thinking\/talking about\u2026<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
- You are old enough now to know where babies come from! What do you know about this? (<\/strong>See what they say and then tell them:) <\/li>\n\n
- Read over the sexual health content<\/a> of our website together and discuss specific points.<\/li>\n\n
- Model healthy behaviors. <\/strong>In other words, make sure your teen sees you taking care of yourself and making decisions that make you healthier.<\/li>\n\n