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This article is a helpful guide for parents on how to discuss sexuality with their teens. The suggestions are written in a concise manner, yet are easy to understand.

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Many people call it "the talk". However, discussing sexuality with your teen hopefully will take place more than once. It doesn´t just mean talking about sexual functions and pregnancy. Discussing sexuality includes a lot of angles, such as: sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, emotional and physical aspects of having sex, the feeling of "being in love" and what it means, etc. Don´t ever think it´s too late to start, because peers and the media should not be the sole sources of information when it comes to sex.

The most important factor is to be prepared. If you are not used to this subject, educate yourself. Use the Internet, pamphlets from health care providers, and so forth. Practice in your head what you want to say, perhaps even write down some facts. Get used to using the proper sexual terms. If this causes you embarrassment, practice until you get used to it.

Once you have the technical part down, you should be prepared to discuss emotional situations as well. Think about what your teen might ask you. Come up with some non-intrusive questions of your own to ask your teen. For example, you might ask what their idea and concept of an ideal relationship is. Discussing emotions as well as consequences of sexual actions are part of learning about sexuality.

Fear not, teens actually want their parents to take an interest in how they feel and most of all: they want to be understood. One of their greatest fears it that their parent will stop loving them. This means that your discussions about sexuality should not take the form of a lecture, but rather should be an exchange of information.

Now that you are prepared, how do you start talking about sex for the first time? Make sure the discussion takes place on a one-on-one basis. If you have more than one teenager, the conversation should not be done in front of the other sibling or siblings, as to respect your teen´s right of privacy. It goes without saying that ...

Teens like a direct approach. Just start off by saying that there is something you would like to discuss with them. Then let them know what the subject is, and make sure ...

If the first discussion goes rather one-sided (you do most of the talking), do not get discouraged. They might be shy at first; especially if this is the first time you have approached them with an issue of importance ...

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