Even though the vast majority of preteens aren’t sexually active, they’re old enough to learn how to protect themselves in the future. Teaching them about STDs and safer sex sets the …

A series of sex education videos from Norway, intended for 8–12 year olds, includes explicit information and images of reproduction, anatomy, and the changes that are normal with the …

It can be hard to acknowledge that all of us, even children, are sexual beings, have sexual feelings and are curious about sex and sexuality. Children’s curiosity can lead to exploring …

Aug 14, 2024 · A whopping one in five preteens aged 9-12 have had an online sexual interaction with someone they believed to be an adult, according to a report from anti-human trafficking …

May 31, 2017 · Understanding age-appropriate sexual behavior helps parents talk with their children about sexuality. When parents have good communication about healthy sexuality, …

These images showed children in sexual poses, displaying their genitals to the camera. The full assessment breakdown is shown in the chart. We assess child sexual abuse material …

Children’s sexual development is shaped by their environment, experiences and what they see. Children now are more likely to see or come across sexual images and videos at a younger …

Jun 26, 2023 · The goal is that by the time they have sex for the first time, we’ve done all we can as parents to help them really feel ready, in terms of protection, consent, safety, and timing.

Clear communication is an important protective factor to keep kids safe from sexual harm. These descriptions have been developed for children ages 4-8. For more resources on age …

Aug 8, 2022 · New data* released by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) shows almost 20,000 webpages of child sexual abuse imagery in the first half of 2022** included ‘self-generated’ …