If you're wondering how to talk to your child about sex then first, congratulations on trying to break the parenting cycle. If the thought of talking openly about sex with your kids feels awkward know that this makes sense if you never had this with adults in your life. It's great that you recognise that they learn about sex and the facts of life from a trusted source, instead of in the playground or online. So, let's get into it.
But feeling uncomfortable, not knowing what to include in 'the talk' or how to talk about it are just some of the primary motives that stop parents from talking to their children about sex. And while it's true that with more inclusive sex education being taught in schools from this year onwards and there's a big chance that you won't have to cover as much ground as you might have, all children will likely leave those lessons with more questions than answers.
