I really do not think that the talk should happen at home if their is family around. Who wants to be having that talk with their parent and dad/mom comes and plopls on the couch?
I think if it happens at a more neutral place both individuals can be more at ease. Also, sitting on the couch just talking about it may make it more difficult, more nerve wracking. I think walking around the mall, shopping, talking, and stopping off at the food court for lunch will make it seem like it's not that big of a deal and it's nothing to get nervous about.
Points that I think the parent should make:
- Sex is natural, it's nothing to be scared or nervous about.
- Sex is a sacred bond that two people that are deeply in love should share, it should take place with someone you sincerely love.
- You will NEVER forget your first time, or first person..Think hard before you do it.
- There are many different types of birth control. A path that you will only have to change once a week. A pill that you must take ever day at the same time, a shot that you go to a doctor for that you don't have to remember to give yourself.
- Several different cap like objects that you put in place before sex and remove after. Beware, they must be put in correctly or may not work.
- If a woman is not trying to get pregnant, there is no medical reason for her to have a period.
- Birth control (besides the caps) can reduce the heavyness and occurrence of periods. They can also help to reduce the side effects of PMS. Therefore, it is recommended that you start birth control. Besides the benefits of birth control, of course they prevent unwanted pregnancy, you never know when it will happen, whether it is planned, with someone you love, or a terrible mistake you need to be protected from unwanted pregnancy.
- You should ALWAYS use a condom, NO exception. They prevent STD'S and infection. None of the above stated birth controls will prevent STD's.
