04/09/2026
Parents: When should you start talking to kids about s*x?
Many parents believe the conversation should happen during adolescence. In reality, experts recommend that discussions about bodies, boundaries, and healthy relationships begin much earlier in age-appropriate ways.
But knowing when and how to start can feel intimidating.
Our newest blog explores why many parents avoid these conversations and how silence can unintentionally leave kids searching for answers elsewhere.
Read more:
https://s*xualhealthandhealing.org/why-parents-dont-talk-to-their-kids-about-s*x/
What advice would you give parents who feel unsure about starting these conversations?
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Talking to children about s*x remains one of the most avoided parenting tasks — despite overwhelming evidence that open, age-appropriate conversations improve