Talking to your child about sex

Citations

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  2. Halpern-Felsher BL, et al. (2005). Oral versus vaginal sex among adolescents: Perceptions, attitudes, and behavior. Pediatrics, 115(4): 845–851.

  3. Collins R, et al. (2004). Watching sex on television predicts adolescent initiation of sexual behavior. Pediatrics, 114(3): e280–e289.


Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: March 17, 2008
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics

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