Sexual Health Concerns of Children

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Talking to children about sex can be a daunting task. Most parents do not really know the first thing about talking to their kids about sex. Some kids can have concerns about sex and sexuality, especially if they are exposed to it at an early age, whether its through TV, magazines or the Internet. They will start to ask questions. Here are some of the most common concerns children have about sex and their sexuality and how you can address them.

Common sexual concerns

Children develop concerns more often as they approach or are experiencing puberty. In female, concerns arise when they start to see changes in their bodies. Boys may have concerns when they start having nocturnal emissions or experience the first moments of sexual arousal. Most kids are curious about where babies come from and may feel anxiety about a coming baby.

How to address childrens concerns about sex

When children start to ask questions about certain body parts, the best thing to do would be to give a matter-of-fact, age-appropriate answer. Children may explore by touching or rubbing body parts. Tell your child that masturbation is a normal but private activity. Also observe for frequent masturbation because this could be a sign of problems with the child and of sexual abuse. It is important to teach the child that no one can touch him or her in his or her private parts without permission.

Teaching the child about sexuality is a day-to-day activity, not something you can do in one sitting. Be prepared with the right answers since most children tend to pop up with questions when you least expect it. There are a lot of books and online resources on how you can approach the subject of sexuality according to the age of your child so you can provide your child with the age-appropriate answers.

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