Preventing pregnancy involves both parties being clearly informed. What does your son know about eggs in a girl’s ovaries? Do you think it is important for your son to know something about girl reproductive anatomy? Boys could benefit from learning more about girl reproductive anatomy.…
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how to teach boys about puberty
Pregnancy Prevention: What Does Your Son Know?
August 23, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty, Boys, and a Fluid Situation
July 27, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Knowing that a daughter’s first period is going to happen soon, inspires parents to teach her about what is changing in her body and how she can be prepared for fluids discharging from it. But, boys who are in puberty are also going to encounter…
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How To Teach Your Son About Puberty (when he doesn’t want to talk about it!)
May 25, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are a parent of a boy in puberty, you understand how difficult it is to teach your son ANYTHING about the changes that will happen in his body. The simple fact is, boys just don’t want to talk to their parents about puberty. I was reminded of…
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Puberty: A Good First Talk to Have With Your 5-7-Year-Old Son
March 5, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
We covered teaching young girls in our previous post and now it's the boys' turn! Little boys are usually very curious about their male anatomy. It is just so easy to find their genitals and to compare what they have to everybody else. They are…
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