Aarogya - Sex & Sexuality | Sensitive Zone

The parent’s knowledge of sex, especially in relation to their children is important. The parent has to pay a lot of attention in their knowledge of sex while the child is growing up. It sometimes is awkward and embarrassing for a lot of parents to approach the topic of sex with their child. The parent has to overcome that awkwardness. Studies have shown that young people who talked to their parents about sex tend to wait longer to have intercourse. They also are more likely to use precautions and birth control methods and are more aware of the implications that are involved once one is sexually active.
Some pointers to assist parents with educating their child:

Watch your child for clues that he/she has now reached the stage where they need to be told about sex.
It is important for the parent to reach out to the child and tell them that they are “There”. They need to get a feeling of trust and comfort so as to approach their parents. Therefore, the parent’s comfort with the subject is very important.
The parent must always answer honestly and show no embarrassment.
It’s alright for the parent to say, “I don’t know”. The child thinks in his head that the parent is more accessible. Do not ever use babyish words around the kids, that will just be insulting their intelligence. Talking to your spouse or friends might help you while talking to your kids.

Sex is an expression of feelings, thoughts and emotions. The mature understanding of this is what makes an adult. One doesn’t need to shudder or embarrass one’s self when the topic is brought up. Our sexuality is a part of us and should never be suppressed or ignored. The choices an individual makes is a reflection of himself–let your foremost be “Awareness”.

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