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# the talk

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# the talk
Saoirse Ronan had to explain the pronunciation of her name again on Sharon Osbourne's US chat show
Every year.
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Nov 17th 2017, 8:06 AM
# birds and bees
Parents have 'the talk' with their kids on camera, and it's just as awkward as you'd expect
Scarlet for yer ma.
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Jan 8th 2015, 7:48 PM
# over to you
Open thread: What kind of sex education did you get in school?
Useful? Cringey? Non-existent?
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Apr 15th 2014, 10:59 PM
# the talk
This condom ad is 'The Talk' you NEVER want to have
Sure you’d never be able to look daddy in the eye again after that. EVER.
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Jan 30th 2014, 11:47 AM
# Let's Talk About Sex
The characteristics of the Parental Sex Talk
Aside from general embarrassment, of course.
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Jan 26th 2014, 1:00 PM
Voices
Column: Having ‘the’ chat with your children… how to talk about sex and puberty
Parents are often unsure about how much to say to their children about sex – and at what age – but a little preparation goes a long way, writes Martina Newe.
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Jan 6th 2014, 7:00 AM