Good Inside with Dr. Becky Let’s Talk About Sex
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Oct 28, 2025 Dr. Becky shares her hilarious subway experience explaining condoms to her young son. She emphasizes the importance of ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about sex to reduce awkwardness. Delving into why these talks often feel uncomfortable, she encourages parents to use proper terminology and address children's natural curiosity. Notably, she dispels myths about early sexual behavior and normalizes children's self-touching. The key takeaway? Creating a safe space fosters trust and opens the door for kids to ask questions.
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Subway Sex Talk With A Five-Year-Old
- Becky Kennedy described answering her five-year-old on a crowded NYC subway after he found a wrapped condom labeled 'Magnum'.
- She explained babies, named body parts, and normalized the question without embarrassment.
Discomfort Means You're Breaking A Pattern
- A parent's physical discomfort when asked about sex often means they've never been taught how to talk about it.
- Becky reframes that racing heart as evidence of doing something new, not wrong.
Build Sex Talks Gradually Over Time
- Don't anchor sex talks to a single 'right age'; scaffold conversations over time based on your child's knowledge and curiosity.
- Start by using real anatomical terms and by inviting questions in an open, nonjudgmental way.