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How to talk with your teen about sex

By Life Complete
May 19, 2026

Find out what you can do to protect and keep your teens safe when it comes to the sexual challenges they face.

Where are the good old days when a parent could tell a child that the stork brings babies or when the statement, “Wait till you are older for such things” was a good enough answer for a teen? Today’s young people seem to find out all there is to know about sexuality and sex before they can spell these words.

Definition

Body language

Body language, also called non-verbal communication, which can include facial expressions, hand signs and posture, is how you use your body to “speak” when you don’t want to use words or mix it with words to send a clearer message.

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