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I Gave My 7-Year-Old The Sex Talk (& Yes, I Told Him Everything)

By Sarah Cottrell

Media Photos/ Getty Images When my son was a toddler, he was taught that he has a penis and that females have vulvas. We didn’t water down the proper names of anatomy into dumb words like “wiener” or “hoo-ha.” He was also taught to ask before touching others and to speak up about…

Sarah Cottrell
Sarah Cottrell

Sarah Cottrell is a Maine based freelance journalist and lifestyle writer. Her work has been featured on VICE Tonic, New York Magazine, Washington Post, and has been included in seven anthologies including the New York Times bestselling series, I Still Just Want to Pee Alone. Check out her work at sarahcottrellfreelance.com and visit her on Facebook and Instagram.

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