[shawspear]

I'm surprised to find little about this in here. Maybe I'm not searching for it correctly or is it just because no one is asking? Kinda' tough for lots of parents. I'm optimistic if parents did a good job, it would have a significant impact. How do you do it right? My suggestion: Weave the sex tails into ordinary experiences you encounter in life over a long period of time, say from 8 to 18. Just a little here and there as the opportunity arises. Here's a very current example:

"I need help" tell them. You know "Love Games" by Lady Gaga? Well in the song she sings "I want to ride on your disco stick. Don't think too much, just bust that stick. I want to ride on your disco stick" (yeah parents, they''re listening to that one). "What exactly does 'bust that stick' mean? Really I don't know", say. There you go. How much sex can you get into that conversation? I'm not saying 8 but 13, yeah, I mean everything if I can get away with it.

So . . . I'm asking every parent with appropriate-aged children to ask them about "Love Games" and then try and weave a sex-education in it without chasing them off. Here's one possible conversation:

"Dad, you know what it means". "But I'm not really sure. Does it mean just pull out your p---- and start s------- me". " OMG Dad!!! I can't believe you said that!". "Well what is she saying then?!". "I guess that's what it means dad!". "And just don't think about it!!!!". "It's just a song dad!". "About havin' sex? She could get pregnant right?". "I guess dad". "Yessss, she could! And what about rubbers? Where's that in all this?". "You're embarrassing me dad!". "Well it just sounds to me she's sending the wrong message, you know, just have sex and don't think about it". "Dad, I'm leaving". "Wait, I wanna' talk to you about something". "What dad?". "I wanna' make sure you know how a girl gets pregnant? "Dad, I don't want to talk about it". (Here comes the bribe). "You know that $350.00 dollar (whatever) you've been wanting? Alright then, this is very important to me and if we can talk about it then I'll get it for you". Bingo. Ain't gonin' nowhere. Now start explaining a girl's cycle, intercourse, and conception but not too much. You were going to get it for them anyway right?

Not suggesting that exactly, but do whatever is comfortable for you.