Have you ever wondered how weird it is that we can discuss sexual details until dawn with our girlfriends and a minute our parents bring this topic up makes us curl up and die?
A lot of parents feel uncomfortable talking about sex with their kids because their generation didn't openly discuss it. Then why go through hell if we may just keep silent?
Actually there are good reasons why we should discuss sex with our parents. Not only they can provide us with valuable advice and support which will help us take care of ourselves emotionally and physically, but there are situations we might find ourselves in that they could help with, like going on the pill, or an unplanned pregnancy. Besides, you'll most like find that if you don't bring this topic up, they will. Though there's this massive cringe-factor? Here are some advice how to make it less painful:
- make sure you're in a private place, where you can talk and avoid the ears of any younger siblings.
- pick your moment, if you