What does your young son know about sperm? Does he know where sperm are made? Does he know what they look like? The time to begin teaching him about his reproductive system is when he is young, about 5-7 years old. I’m not suggesting that…
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Why You Should Start Early Talking to Your Son About Reproduction
May 2, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Does Talking about Sex Mean Your Adolescent Will Want to Have Sex?
April 4, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is it your opinion that if you talk to your adolescent about sexual topics, it might encourage them to try it out? I have heard this argument frequently from parents, but I have a different perspective. Recently, a small group of high school girls were…
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The 7-Minute Talk: Talking to Your Pre-Adolescent Son About Puberty
March 20, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 8-10 year old boys. Now is the time to teach your son about his reproductive system so he will be prepared for the changes that are coming during puberty. Teach him through tiny bits of information I call the…
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The 7-Minute Talk: Teaching Your Son About His Reproductive System
March 7, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 5-7 year old boys. Start early to teach your son about his reproductive system so he will be prepared for the changes that are coming. Teach him through tiny bits of information I call the 7-minute talk. Young boys,…
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How to Help Your Son Deal with Spontaneous Erections
February 28, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I was sitting next to a 14-year-old boy recently and I noticed that he kept pulling at his shirt so that it covered the front of him. He seemed nervous about something and then I realized, he was preparing for battle with his penis that…
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