“If anyone mentions sexual acts online, they are to log off and tell you about it so you can report it to the officials. ‘The rule of Moms’ which is, if you are going to be embarrassed if your mom happens to see this picture, then you should not post it or send it to anyone.”
There may be parents who are aware of their child’s sexual interest and a relationship that has already been established, and in this case Dr. Ross has advice for how to ensure sexual safety. “If they have a steady significant other, parents need to bring them into their family physician so they can discuss birth control options.”
A great command over sexual health starts at home. Parents should teach their children about STDs and condom usage. “Along with talking to them about condoms,” Dr. Ross says, “parents should speak on why condoms are so important. Show them pictures of different sexually transmitted diseases and really give them the resources they need to understand how important condom use really is. If you buy your boys a pack of condoms, encourage them to masturbate with them on so condom use can be a routine part of pleasure for them early.”
Dr. Rachael Ross can be seen weekly on The Doctors and more of her advice can be found on her personal website www.drrachael.com.
‘The Doctors’ Dr. Rachael Ross Helps Parents Talk To Children About Sex was originally published on blackdoctor.org
