https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/development/sexual-development/sex-education-children
Sep 25, 2025 — Early, age-appropriate conversations about sex, sexuality and bodies are good for children's development.Read more
https://www.jstor.org/stable/3423022
by M Heagarty · 1974 · Cited by 3 — Another fam- ily may be unable to tolerate such words as "penis" or "vagina." Each parent has a view of his or her identity which is transmi
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-025-01619-w
by T Oschatz · 2025 — Vulgar terms such as "pussy" were linked to increased sexual pleasure, higher orgasm rates, and a higher desire for oral sex when used in sexual ...Read m
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking
Worried about "the talk"? Get advice on how to talk to your kids about sex and relationships over time and in age-appropriate ways.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/vulvovaginitis-in-children-and-teens.aspx
Sep 25, 2024 — Vulvovaginitis is an irritation and swelling of skin in and around the vulva and vagina in the female genital area. It can cause redness, soreness, vaginal ...Rea
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atypical-genitalia/symptoms-causes/syc-20369273
Aug 27, 2024 — Atypical genitalia, formerly called ambiguous genitalia, is a rare condition in which an infant's genitals don't appear to be clearly male or female on the ...Rea
https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/161/8/774/184927
by CE Kaestle · 2005 · Cited by 697 — Younger ages at first intercourse were associated with higher odds of STI in comparison with older ages, but the effect diminished with in
https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/development/sexual-development/childhood-sexual-behaviour-4-6-years
Sep 25, 2025 — It includes physical changes like puberty, the attitudes and beliefs children develop about sex and sexuality, and their sexual behaviour.Read more
https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-parents/making-the-big-talk-many-small-talks-for-parents-of-4-7-year-olds.pdf
Making the 'Big Talk' many small talks: 4-7 years resource was developed by the HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme.Read more
https://policyonline.nhslothian.scot/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Meadow_Trauma-Inappropriate_Sexual_Behaviour_in_Children_under_12.pdf
This pack offers an introductory resource to address ISB. It is intended for use by carers, parents or teachers. The resources are designed for use with ...Read more
https://www.jpagonline.org/article/S1083-3188(16)30035-3/fulltext
by HR Gallion · 2016 · Cited by 85 — In this prospective study we documented medical histories and genital findings in all children who met inclusion criteria.Read more
https://naitreetgrandir.com/en/step/3-5-years/behaviour/sexual-behaviours-in-children/
It is normal for young children to engage in different types of sexual exploration or play. Preschoolers, toddlers, and babies often touch their genitals.Read more
https://parentdata.org/your-sex-lives-after-kids/
Feb 14, 2023 — Sex after kids can be such a fraught topic. You might feel like you're not having enough or that you'll never get back to your pre-kids ...Read more
https://nt.gov.au/community/parents-and-families/children-and-learning-about-sexuality/when-to-be-concerned-about-a-childs-sexual-behaviour?SQ_PAINT_LAYOUT_NAME=multi&curr=209576&print=yes
Most children behaviours related to sexuality are a normal part of learning, but there are some behaviours that can be a cause for concern.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1083318817305429
by JA Adams · 2018 · Cited by 231 — This photograph shows the genital tissues of a 5-year-old girl examined in the supine position, using labial separation. She was brought for
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9282714/
by SA Kolalapudi · 2022 · Cited by 1 — We found a cotton fiber ball in vagina, probably caused by the child's teddy bear as a cause of vaginal discharge in a 5-year-old child.R
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1107&context=gj_etds
by L Masri · 2015 · Cited by 9 — Salazar asked the woman to touch the girl's vagina. She tried. She reached again. Each time, the girl closed her legs and pushed away the woman
https://enoughabuse.org/get-the-facts/what-is-child-sexual-abuse/
Any sexual activity between an adult and child or adolescent is abusive and illegal. It is an exploitation of power and usually of trust.Read more
https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/conditions/yeast-infection
Pediatric yeast infections can occur in both boys and girls when a natural fungus grows excessively and causes irritation. Learn more from Children's ...