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Reader Stories: Talking to Kids About Sex and Birth Control

If you have already talked to your kids, tweens or teens about birth control and/or sex, please share how your sex talk went. Sex discussions may be intimidating for some parents, so by sharing your story, other parents may gain some helpful tips on talking to their own kids about birth control and sex. Did you discuss contraceptive options and where to get birth control? Did you stress the importance of abstinence? Do tell all!

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