Have you ever been with a man for a while (let's say 6 months) and he was clearly enjoying your company, but he never defined the relationship? You wanted to know-- "where is this going?"-- but you silenced your voice because you didn't want to pressure him. You're not sure how to have "the Talk," but the question remains, you're all in, is he? Or, maybe he told you in the … [Read more...]
“The Talk” Isn’t The Only Talk To Be Had
As parents when talking about "The Talk" we all mean the same thing: talking to our kids about sex. As far as subjects go, this tops the list as being the most important for reasons from irresponsible procreation to contracting diseases. But what about the other talks you could and/or should be having with your kids? The Better Virtues of Manhood Talk - Being a man is about … [Read more...]
At What Age Do You Begin “The Talk”?
by Tara Pringle Jefferson Last week, I was minding my business, working on a project, when my 4-year-old came up to me and asked a simple question. "How did I get in my belly when you were pregnant with me?" Translation: Where do babies come from? I was not ready. I'm one of those moms who would tell anyone who listened that I was going to tell my kids the truth - none … [Read more...]
I Won’t Teach My Kids To Say No To Sex
By Aja Dorsey Jackson Don't have sex until you're married. If only everyone followed this rule laid out in most religions we would not have so many of the issues that we deal with today like teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and out-of-wedlock births. If we would all stop sinning and lock it up and throw away the key until somebody put a ring on it, life would … [Read more...]