The Sex Explanation Handbook

Talking with kids about sex. Includes the most difficult sexual topics


The Sex Explanation Handbook is written for parents and for people who work with children and young people. It provides words to use when discussing sexual topics with pre-schoolers through to teens. It also helps parents to talk about their sexual values, and suggests ways to help children develop decision-making skills, self protective behaviours and safer use of communication technology. Some Chapter titles are: Talking about sexual facts and values: parents' fears, how to talk, and a plan; Intercourse: penis/vagina; Risky sex and safer sex; Paedophilia and pornography; Habits of self protection: common sense in action; Appendix: What topics at which ages.