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Chances are, having “the sex talk” is just as awkward for a parent as it is for their kid. But that’s no excuse for parents to avoid talking about sex with their children and going deeper than the stereotypical line “You shouldn’t be having sex but if you are, wear a condom.” If anything, protection to prevent pregnancies and against STDs is what parents stress most. Because of that, a lot of what we end up learning about sex comes from our friends, things we’ve read in books, online or saw on TV, and of course, through good old-fashioned trial and error. But together, we can collectively work to take the taboo out of sex. Women especially still deal with certain stigmas and myths when it comes to sex, but here’s the kicker: None of us should feel bad about wanting or enjoying sex. Being sexually empowered and making smart, healthy decisions is key. If our parents told us some of the following things about sex, it might have saved us a lot of stress, embarrassment, heartache and time.
