I remember the conversation my parents had with me about sex.  Well, not necessarily a conversation, but their actions said we need you to know about this.  They sent my twin, me, with some close family friends to a sexual education workshop.  I vaguely remember seeing pictures of sexual organs, a condom demonstration, STDs/STIs (back then, it was all STDs), and the reiteration of the value, “You’re too young to make this decision.”; but I had already made the decision and executed the plan, and they were oblivious.

Why do I tell this part of my life’s journey? Because many parents/caregivers are oblivious when their teen or young adult decides to have sex. Fortunately, some people told me the real deal about sex. However, they left out some vital information like the emotional side, the facts about pleasure, and all it takes to take on the responsibility and consequences of having sex.