Health for All says
Sex education is a very important part of a child's development. However, many parents feel lost and confused about how to conduct sex education, and do not know where to start. Especially when children begin to enter puberty, their bodies begin to develop, and their sexual consciousness begins to awaken, parents need to give correct sex education.
Today, as an experienced veteran TCM practitioner, I will introduce you to 5 effective sex education methods based on TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to help parents guide their children correctly and let them grow up healthily.
The first method is heuristic knowledge. Understanding sexual knowledge is the foundation of sex education, and parents should introduce their children to basic knowledge such as the menstrual cycle and the structure of sexual organs, and try to explain them in scientific and objective language. At the same time, children should also be taught the proper way to have sex and ways to avoid unsafe sex.
The second way is to promote self-love. Adolescent children have a strong curiosity and desire to explore their own bodies, and parents should teach their children to take care of their bodies, not to easily trust the words of strangers, and not to participate in sexual acts at will. Through the words and deeds of parents, children are cultivated with confidence and respect for their own bodies.
The third way is to promote respect for others. With a proper understanding of the importance of gender equality, both boys and girls should be treated with equal respect. Parents should educate their children to respect the privacy of others, respect each other's wishes, not to think of their bodies or ridicule others, and to establish healthy gender awareness and interpersonal relationships.
The fourth way is to establish communication channels. Adolescent children often face various confusions and stresses, and parents should take the initiative to establish communication channels with them and listen to their needs and concerns. Only through timely communication can parents better help their children solve problems and guide them to correctly understand and deal with sexual problems.
The fifth way is to guide healthy sexual attitudes. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the importance of regulating the reproductive system is emphasized. Through herbal medicine**, dietary conditioning and other methods, it can effectively improve sexual function and achieve a healthy sex life. Parents can guide their children to have a correct view of sexual issues and establish a correct concept of sexuality by introducing them to relevant TCM prescriptions.
In short, sex education is a comprehensive task, which requires parents to start from multiple aspects to give their children a scientific and comprehensive education. Through measures such as enlightening knowledge, advocating self-love and respect for others, establishing communication channels, and guiding healthy sexual concepts, we help children correctly understand and deal with sexual problems and provide them with a guarantee for their healthy growth.
Health References:
1.Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Department of Science Popularization, China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Popular science education book of traditional Chinese medicine[M].Beijing: Second Military Medical University Press, 2010