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Let's Talk About Sex

tracey by tracey Young Parent(January 2007) (rank 7th)

Talking to our children about sex is one of the hardest things we parents must do. The topic conjures up different emotions for everyone and for some it may feel a more daunting task that for others but I’m not sure any parent feels fully confident in the whens/whats/hows

of discussing this sensitive issue with their kids. I know I don’t.

 I was recently asked to read and review a brand new (very forward thinking and provocative) book called Cycle Savvy by Toni Weschler. I found the book a little shocking at first (because the topic of sex was never talked about in my home growing up) but for the most part it was very enlightening. I will admit I learned a thing or two that I didn’t know before and considering I have two daughters to educate on these matters, I think that’s a very good thing. Armed with a book this thorough and easy to read and understand, I feel like I have a little well-needed support now. And when the time comes, I will trust my girls with Cycle Savvy and the information in it as a way for them to learn and always have the knowledge of how their bodies work. Talk about empowering!

 If you’ve got daughters, I would highly recommend getting the book and reading if for yourself as you consider how you will one day approach these issues with them. You can also visit this blog post for my “full review” of the book.

The next book I'll be reading is Toni's first book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility because I'm beginning to realize, I need all the help I can get.

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exquisite-flower
January 2008 | exquisite-flower
Re: Let's Talk About Sex
oh man.  The school my daughter goes to has a talk coming up in a couple of weeks about 'My Body'.  Different ages will be given different talks and I know several of the parents from the older children are concerned particularly about the content.  Thankfully they are giving presentations to the parents through the week as well as to the children.  But it certainly does make one wonder.
Peace
EF.x 


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wolonfab
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | wolonfab
The sex talk
When i was pregnant with my second my son started asking where babies come from etc..... He was 3 and so i didn't want to tell him too much just then.....

I too went the book route but got a basic bk... "How was i made..a first bk about sex"...It was great cause anything it showed was enough for him at that age.... Now he is almost 6 he is starting to want to know more.... He thinks people are only allowed to kiss if they are married and in love..... So its time to get a book and catch up on my reading...has been a while so things have changed i'm sure .... Thanks for mentioning this one...i will have to have a look for it.....


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nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | nell18-3
The Truth
I was once told that when it comes to discussing sex with your child let them answer the questions when they are too young for 'the chat'
always answer them honestly,  and do not fabricate or tell silly stories just the basic truth. But to use your best judgement of the childs age as to much of the truth they need to be told. Only tell them what you feel they can handle and accept.
This worked great for me and I never needed the full chat with either of my older two as they had learnt everything along the way in the speed they could accept and understand.


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jenlemen
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | jenlemen
so glad to see this here
madeleine has been amazingly *not* curious about these topics but i'm sure that won't last much longer!  thanks for the tip.


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CindyC
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | CindyC
Whoohoo, Tracey!
The thing about Toni Weschler's books is that it's just not about sex education.  There is stuff in there that alot of women do not know about their own bodies.  I think I'm a fairly educated person and even I learned stuff.  It's about empowering girls and women so that they know what is going on with their bodies at all times of the month.


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Frontier
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | Frontier
We have no problems
4 and 7 is probably a bit too early to get into too much detail with my boys but they know where they came from and they know they cannot go back . They also know the correct names of the key parts but some people think that is too much info too soon.


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OzBinky
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2007 | OzBinky
I was open and honest
I discussed sex with all my children openly and honestly. You have to wait for 'that' moment when they are mentally ready. If a child can ask a question in a responsible manner, then I think they are ready to be answered. I'm going to go and have a look at this book on your website it looks interesting.....


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breannababy
4.67 (Excellent) | January 2007 | breannababy
FOR ARMED
I am all for being for armed with reading material to assist in the sexual education of our kids.I know it is terrific to have reference material on hand for our maturing girls(and boys)It is also a good Idea to have updated material as it is more in their language and style.Thanks for the book report.regards Merle


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