Unfortunately, we live in a culture that both embraces and rejects issues surrounding sex and sexuality. These mixed messages make it particularly difficult for parents and other caregivers to discuss sexual matters at home. Since we are constantly bombarded with mixed messages, social pressures may conflict with family values creating a big problem when it comes to sexual education at home.

Thinking back on my own childhood I learned about sexual matters from my friends, and I might add most of the information was grossly incorrect. How about you?

How well did or does your family prepare you for sexual issues in your life? Did or do you ask them questions?

While most parents and caregivers want to talk to their children about sex many are unsure about how to confront the subject.

That's where we step in. Knowledge is power!

As a leading provider of education and health care in our community,Planned Parenthood knows firsthand the power of education to help teens make responsible decisions about their health. Every year, Planned Parenthood affiliates throughout Florida provide more than 100,000 women, men and teens with the health information and services they need to protect their health. Planned Parenthood reaches more than half a million adults and teens across the state through programs such as:

Healthy,Empowered and Real Teens!- In Orlando CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Mother-Daughter's workshop for mothers and their 9-12 year old daughters- In Collier County
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

SOURCE Teen Theatre-IN Southwest & Central FL CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!


Teen Time®- In the Miami area
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

FACES- In Northeast FL
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Daddy's Little Girl- In Palm Beach & Broward Counties
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

A new resource guide titled "The Big Talk: Sex Ed at Home," is also available at all county libraries. In Gainesville, the brochure is available at Barnes & Noble, Goerings, and Omni bookstores.

At Planned Parenthood prevention is our goal everyday!

For online resources family members can go HERE where they can find tips and more information about sex education at home.