Talking about Sex
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The Talk.
Asked by M.K. from Sharon
on February 28, 2007
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My son is 11 years old. I have heard him and his friends talking about sexual things. I am not sure how to bring up the subject. I do not want to embarres him. I reall...
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- I think it's definately time to start a talk. ;) You could break the ice with a good book on puberty geared toward boys. If you're going to look into church programs t...
- Be honest and don't "sugar coat" anything. If your unsure about what to say or want more resources ask one of his teachers or a councelor at school for help. Just let ...
- You've got lots of good responses here. I'll just add some of the things that I've experienced raising my three sons. You'll both be uncomfortable at first, but as w...
The Talk
Asked by J.L. from Nashville
on October 25, 2009
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Hi Mom's,
I am thinking it may be time to have the birds and bee's talk with my 8 year old daughter, but wondering what the general opinion is about if she is too y...
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- J., I'm all for telling them as young as they are able to comprehend. I'd rather my child hear the birds and bees from me rather than friends at school. She already ...
- Only answer her exact question plus maybe just a l-i-i-i-ttle more information. You don't want to give them the 'whole ball of wax' at one time. Leave her with somet...
- I too have an 8 year old that I have to consider talking to her also. However, my reason is different than yours. I started my period at 9 years old and I wasn't pre...
THE Talk
Asked by P.M. from Honolulu
on February 26, 2011
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So my eight year old daughter came home from school asking if it was true that to get pregnant the mom and dad have to take off all their clothes and jump around naked...
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- We used the book "Where Did I Come From" and the video of the same name when my stepdaughter was 8. Her mom was having a baby and she had very specific questions and s...
- It is time. I had a honest talk with our daughter at eight. She was asking lots of questions. She was always a mature child and was questioning what others had been sa...
- Maybe tell her the clinical truth. Good news is the clinical truth sounds so completely GROSS to an 8 year old she may NEVER want to do it! I'm mean what Grandma T sa...
Sex Talk and a Show I Saw Bout Sex in the House
Asked by B.B. from San Antonio
on June 23, 2011
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My question is has any one seen the talk bout teens having sex in the house and the parent ok with it. Also, what bout the sex talk. When should you have it and how to...
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- We started talking when our daughter was a toddler. open lines of communication are crucial, especially when you approach the teen years. i always answered her ques...
- Give her answers that are accurate but age-appropriate. You can explain to her how sex works without giving her a sex toy catalog or going into all the kinky variation...
- Not that long ago I was in your shoes. I explained to my son that when a mommy and daddy love each other very much sometimes God will bless them with a baby and the b...
Talk About Sex
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on February 22, 2010
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when did you do this with yoru kids? my 4 yr old is asking questions... how does the daddy stuff get to the egg? how are the bones made? its just curiousity but my hus...
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- When my boys where that age, I told them it was all magic. I just feel when they are 4 there should be no details involved because u can be certian they will be going ...
- I took my son to the museum of science & industry. They have a whole room there that shows the growth of a fetus. He was amazed! & so was I. It's really cool to watch....
- Be open and honest, use correct terms, and make sure you know specifically what your child is asking. :) My daughter has known the basics since she was 3. It sure...
Sex Drive During Pregnancy
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on July 15, 2010
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Did anyone loose their sex drive during your pregnancy? I have none what so ever. I know my husband is getting worried, although he hasn't said anything about it. It's...
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- Yes, same here. I think since we're not ovulating, our bodies have no need for sex.
- Oh yeah, I've had ZERO interest in sex throughout both of my pregnancies. I feel so unattractive. BUT, I still do it. There may be a longer gaps between times we do...
- Yes, mine pretty much goes away for the first trimester. It comes back 2nd trimester, drops again 3rd trimester, and is pretty much gone for the first 3 months postpa...
Have Sex Everyday Until You Get Pregnant?
Asked by B.M. from Chicago
on March 30, 2012
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we are trying for our second child and it's been five months, and we are still not pregnant (I am 37). I thought maybe we should try to have sex every day and see if ...
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- I would not do every day. If you are still trying in a couple of months, I would not delay having this checked out, as well as your overall fertility health with a fe...
- I have heard every other day is better also. With our second, however, we tried for 6 mths with no results. Finally we decided to try everyday for a month. We missed o...
- Our doctor also said every other day was best. Also if you are B. dancing mostly at night, try switching to morning. I think that may have made a difference for us. M...
What Is a Good Age to Talk About Sex?
Asked by B.Q. from San Diego
on March 28, 2012
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My son is 8. My daughter is learning how to spell. My daughter was spelling exs. He told her that is a bad word. I said what she isnt spelling anything. He said y...
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- By 3rd grade... you may well already be too late. 25 years ago, a girl in my 3rd grade class got pregnant, we all knew what sex was, almost none of our parents had...
- My son and I began talking about sexuality, physical and emotional maturity and bodily changes when he was about 8. It is the beginning of the tween years. Sexuali...
- I'm sorry, did I read that your son learned that from CHURCH? Whats wrong with this picture? Inappropriate if you ask me. I would say, he is too young to be talking a...
Seeking Advice on How to Talk with Daughter About Sex
Asked by I.B. from Columbus
on April 25, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I was reading this article today: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/teaching-our-daughters-about-sex-sexual-mothers-sexual-daughters.html
It talks about t...
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- Hello it has been so long since our daughter was that age and i don't remember how I talked to here but I would start with her periods and let that digest but if she ...
- Dear I., At this age I compared sex to a flower and how they reproduce. The flower has all the parts ovaries etc. This will not be embarassing. Later you can compar...
- Definitely keep the lines of communication open with your daughter, let her know you would rather she ask you questions re: sex and life than get that info from her fr...
It Is Time for the Sex Talk but How Much Do I Tell
Asked by T.N. from Dallas
on September 18, 2007
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Hello ladies, I fairly new to mamasource but, I have read some great advice that was given, so I would like your advice on my dilema.
My son is 9 yrs old and in the...
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- No where close to having to do this yet but when our time comes I will probably start by asking mine what they know or have heard and base the information I give them ...
- Hi T.! Oh... the sex talk! I have heard so many parents talk about dreading it with their children! When I was a kids, my mom never had the talk with me. The mos...
- There should not be a certain time to talk about sex. It should begin at toddlerhood and go all the way till they are married. A sex talk should begin when they are ...
