tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317492664761657819.post8976011602432850098..comments2023-04-04T23:39:26.936-07:00Comments on Simplistic Chic: Let's Talk About S-E-X....or maybe notCandicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270971601373324961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317492664761657819.post-40817433780988126452010-01-09T22:36:28.923-08:002010-01-09T22:36:28.923-08:00Prudence, I think it's great when parents can ...Prudence, I think it's great when parents can be that open with their children about sex. I also agree with you when you say that you had to learn how to enjoy sex. It took me a while to realize that sex was meant to be enjoyed (in the right circumstance of course) and not to be feared or something to be ashamed of.<br /><br />Thanks for your response!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270971601373324961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317492664761657819.post-23371515655009656792010-01-07T19:55:44.504-08:002010-01-07T19:55:44.504-08:00My parents (mother especially) were always very ca...My parents (mother especially) were always very careful to make sure that I had the right information about sex. We knew about all the various options for birth control. Condoms, pill, diaphragm etc. There were always books and around if there was a particular question that we needed to research. Getting the clinical information wasn't an issue. I had even seen my mother put a condom on a banana and her own fist (proof that he's not too big to fit). Having that information empowered me. My parents preached abstinaence until marriage but I was fully aware of the risks of sexual activity. I say risks because although I had a lot of information about sex, it was all from a perspective of fear and so I missed out on learning about the beauty of choosing a partner and learning how to 'enjoy' sex. I am now a parent and I hope to be even more open with my children. Sex education is a lifelong process and so when my 4 year old asks questions, I answer honestly, truthfully and in an age appropriate way. I don't really know any different. <br /><br />It is true, you are (for the most part) the kind of parent that you were taught to be. <br /><br />I saw an episode of Oprah where the guest counselor was encouraging parents to teach their teenage daughters 'self pleasure' so that the daughter will be less inclined to think that 'only a man can make her feel THAT good.' I know for sure that I won't be going that far but I hope to set the pace for my children to have a healthy view of sex and their own sexuality.Pruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054911276578188800noreply@blogger.com