About Sexuality: Back to School

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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Sex Talk Sex Toys From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality As kids head back to school there are two things we can say with certainty. First, their teachers probably aren't preparing appropriate sex education lessons as part of their curriculum. Second, in order to stay safe and healthy they need at least basic sexual health education. The good news is that the sex ed. really should start at home. If you've got kids you're more than half way there. This week it's back to school for people with kids. Next week we'll do back to school for the adults themselves. ~ Cory What Age Should Sex Education Start? There isn't one right time to start, and most sex educators will tell you that it's a lifelong process (because sexuality is just another part of life). The thing to realize is that if you have kids you're already teaching them about sexuality. So why not do it consciously? See More About:  sex education  talking with kids about sex  sex and parenting How to Talk with Your Kids About Sex A breakdown of talking to pre-school, school-age, and teenage kids about sex, the basics of what to cover, and tips on dealing with your own values and worries. See More About:  talking with kids about sex  sex education  sex and parenting A Parent's Dilemma: Nudity in the Home An About.com reader and mother writes to ask about if and when she and her partner should stop being naked in front of their children. See More About:  sex advice  sex and parenting  raising a healthy teen Talking About Porn: When Avenue Q Won't Do If you haven't seen the puppet show that sings about porn, you should check it out. But I wouldn't recommend it for your kids, or as a form of sex education. Instead, if you're wondering how to talk about something as touchy as pornography with your school age child, here are some pointers. Like it or not, the world we live in now includes easy access to sexually explicit content, which means talking about porn is a form of street proofing everyone with kids should think about. See More About:  sex education  talking with kids about sex  sexual communication Sexuality Ads Back to School Children Kids Activities School Teachers Kids Pre School Featured Articles Sex Ed Websites & Resources How to Talk with Kids About Masturbation Study Up: A Sexual Glossary 9 Weeks to Better Sex Sexuality E-Course: Weekly Sex Position Follow Me on Twitter!   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Cory Silverberg Sexuality Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Sex? Sex How Tos All About Orgasms Sex Toys 101 Sex Positions Pictures Advertisement