If you dread the talk about the birds and the bees with your parents, you can be sure that they fear it more than you do. They are afraid and wary of the day when their little princess will walk up to them and ask them about sex. But do you know what they are more afraid of? Not you being sexually active – after all, they knew what teenage hormones can do – but you, walking up to them and telling them that you are pregnant. Without even finishing high school or getting into college. By a boy they haven't even met.

Ease your parents' fears and yours as well by broaching the topic of sex and birth control yourself. Asking for their help in starting birth control shows your parents that you are responsible and capable of making informed choices when it comes to sex. Below are some key advantages of talking to your parents about sex and starting birth control:

 You get good advice from people who have been in the same situation before and truly care for your well-being.

 You show your parents that you are responsible and can be trusted about sexual matters.

 You increase your parents' trust in your decision-making skills.

 You get valuable support in seeking safer sex information and looking for a gynecologist or clinician.

Prepping for the talk

Before gaining the advantages mentioned above, you first have to start the talk. How to go about it? Here are some tips on broaching the subject:

 Schedule the talk in advance.
Give your parents a heads-up about wanting to talk. You do not have to say what is it about, but you can do so if you want. Ask if they have time for a private talk and indicate a time and place.

 Pick a jump-off point.
A good way to start the conversation is by being clear on what is it about and what role both parties play in the talk. Indicate that you want to be responsible for your sexual choices but still want their advice. This way, they feel that you trust them and show that they can trust you as well.

 Do your homework.
Prior to talking with your parents, brush up on your knowledge about sex and sexual health. This way, your parents will be comforted by the thought that you are not completely clueless. You can also clarify confusing ideas during the talk.

Topics to discuss
Sex and sexual health are both broad and general subjects. Keep your talk with your parents focused on what you need to know right now. Below are some suggestions you can include in your talk:

 Maturity needed for sex.
Having sex is not just a physical thing. It involves feelings and responsibilities as well. Even if you feel that you are ready for it, ask your parents' opinion whether you are mature enough for sex.

 Risks involved in sex.
Sex involves a lot of risks. These risks often include emotional distress, unplanned pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases and infections. The more you know about these risks, the better are the decisions you will make.

 Safe sex.
Sex may involve a lot of risks, but there are ways you can keep yourself safe apart from abstinence. Condoms and birth control pills are just two of the many ways you can protect yourself. Ask your parents for more information on safe sex and ask them to go with you to a Planned Parenthood clinic.

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