Best Of: How to Talk to Teens About Sex

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.2 • 6.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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QUESTION: If you’re a parent or caregiver, should you talk to your child about masturbation? I say absolutely! Even if it feels like you’re navigating a minefield, and even if your own parents left you in the dark (because let’s face it, they probably did), I get it – finding the right words can be trickier than solving a Rubik’s Cube. That’s why today’s episode is your ultimate guide, packed with tools, scripts, and resources to help you tackle this touchy topic with confidence and maybe even a little humor. In a couple years, your kid will thank you! In this episode you’ll learn: Why should you talk to your children, and teens specifically, about masturbation The truth behind masturbation myths Specific verbiage to make these uncomfortable sex talks a little easier Show Notes: Join me for a Sexual Wellness Weekend in Canyon Ranch! Take the SWE Listener Survey Here! The Communication Guide (And Other Guides) SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $99) For a limited time, you can save 20% off sitewide at Justthrivehealth.com with promo code: SEXWITHEMILY The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com.

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0:00.0	Most are you not going to get addicted to masturbation.
0:05.0	As far as frequency, some people masturbate often, every day, more than once a day,
0:10.0	some people masturbate once a week, every few weeks, every now and then.
0:14.0	Some people never masturbate and listen.
0:16.0	That's fine too.
0:17.0	I'm not a masturbation pusher, I just want you to be informed.
0:20.0	All of these are totally normal.
0:21.0	And masturbation only becomes too much or you could use
0:23.6	the word addicted if you'd like if there's consequences if it gets in way of your
0:27.1	job your responsibilities your social life your relationships that's how we know there's a
0:31.4	problem you're listening to Sex with Emily.
0:35.0	I'm Dr. Emily and I'm here to help you prioritize your pleasure
0:38.0	and liberate the conversation around sex.
0:40.0	If you're a parent or caregiver,
0:42.0	should you talk to your child about masturbation?
0:44.7	Yes, you absolutely should, even if it's awkward.
0:47.9	And even if your own parents didn't talk about it with you.
0:51.0	And let's be real, they probably didn't but I get it finding the
0:55.2	words can be hard especially for such a touchy subject well that's why today's
0:59.2	episode is devoted entirely to giving you tools, scripts, and resources to help you.
1:05.0	First, I give you the big why?
1:07.0	Why should you talk to your children and teens specifically about masturbation?
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