{"id":2009,"date":"2025-08-13T15:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ekloweb.com\/?post_type=boite-a-outils&p=2009"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:20:08","slug":"sexuality","status":"publish","type":"boite-a-outils","link":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/sexuality\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is it important to talk to my teen about sexuality?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Adolescence is a time for teens to explore their sexuality\u2014something they each do at their own pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talking about it helps them better understand themselves and make smarter choices. It also reduces the risks to their health and well-being, not to mention their safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each teenager explores their sexuality at their own pace. So, it\u2019s only normal for teens to ask questions about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s much more to sexuality than just sex:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Sexuality encompasses our thoughts and feelings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • There is also everything going on in our body. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It\u2019s expressed in our relationships with others. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It\u2019s influenced by society. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Talking to your teen about sexuality, without judgment and in a positive way, helps them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Better understand themselves;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Accept themselves for who they are;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Understand what sexuality is;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Form healthy relationships;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Set boundaries and respect other people\u2019s;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Make informed decisions for their health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      \r\n \r\n <\/i> <\/span>\r\n True or false? <\/h3>\n\n\n

      Talking about sexuality encourage teens to have sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      False.<\/strong> On the contrary, there are several advantages to talking about it openly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Delaying your teen\u2019s first sexual experiences;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reducing the risk of pregnancy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n
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        \r\n \r\n <\/i> <\/span>\r\n True or false? <\/h3>\n\n\n

        Most teens today have sexual experiences younger than before.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        False.<\/strong> The average age of a teen\u2019s first sexual experience has stayed the same since the 1980s, at around 16 years old.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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        Be there for my teen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Talking to your teenager about sexuality can feel awkward.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Respect your own comfort level with the subject, while doing the same for your teen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Inform yourself before having the discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Not comfortable talking to your teen about sexuality or answering some of their questions? No problem! Ask a trusted adult to step in so your teen has someone to confide in.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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