How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex (without freaking out!) with Dolly Klock

Let's talk about S-E-X. Did you just break out into cold sweats? Well, you are not alone! Talking to your child about sex can be nerve-wracking, especially in this day and age. Luckily, we have Dolly Klock to hold our hands, give us all the info and tell us we are doing amazing.

Have you had the sex talk with your child?  

Did you just break out into a nervous sweat just thinking about that??

You are not alone!

This week on the podcast, I’m talk to board-certified family physician Dolly Klock of Adolessons for an informative and fun discussion about sex as she shares her expertise on puberty and adolescent issues. Dolly is a mother of two and has over 15 years of clinical experience assisting children and their parents as they navigate difficult conversations about sex, birth control, body image, and even drug use. Her passion for helping parents feel empowered to have these discussions is phenomenal, and she truly sets the precedent for being open and honest with your children as their curiosity grows. Dolly’s love of aiding children as they go through the changes of puberty and adolescence led her to share her time and knowledge through parenting seminars, workshops, and parent-child classes in the hopes of helping parents get more comfortable with these sensitive subjects.

During this episode, we discuss how early to start talking about sex, the importance of embracing children’s natural curiosity, and how to build trust over time by just being available. Dolly breaks down misconceptions about sex education as she dives into accepting the awkwardness and shares her tips on not just how to engage, but how to continue the conversations throughout every stage, as well.

During our conversation, Dolly shares valuable tips for engaging in conversations with your child even when you’re unsure of how to answer their questions. Her advice on having these discussions early and often resonates as she explains that every age is a good age to start their sex education; “The earlier you start, the easier it is.” She advises against putting off these conversations and instead advocates for open communication so you can meet them where they are.

Dolly goes into detail on how she has handled puberty with her sons and offers creative tips on how to meet them where they are; they’re not always looking for the bigger picture, but may be searching for a piece of the puzzle instead. She suggests revisiting questions as they age to address changes as they pop up, as opposed to cramming everything into one anxious conversation.

My favorite takeaway of Dolly’s message is simple yet profound: The most important thing is to just listen to your child. Don’t miss what Dolly has to say on this fun and informative episode!.