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What age should my son start reading your column & listening to podcasts?

My son is a late bloomer. He's 16, not dating yet and shows no interest in sex, from all indications he's straight. Sex education in school has failed him (abstinence only) and I want to make sure he has the basic information. I give him some information and sex-positive opinions, but he doesn't want to talk to his mom about this and dad's too uptight to discuss it with him.

I recall a letter from someone who started reading your column at 13 ... but I've also heard you talk about an aunt who advised you to learn the basics before reading about kinks. I want him to know about sex as it relates to him and his future relationships, but I don't think he needs to hear everything in your columns yet, like bondage, sounding or water sports.

Two questions: 1) When should I recommend your podcasts and columns. 2) Will you PLEASE write a book for teens giving your good common-sense approach to sex, love and relationships?! When can we expect it?

Thanks Dan. Love you!

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    Sixteen is plenty old enough to read my column—and don't be surprised if he's already reading my column, mom!

    Buy some books—sex positive ones, comprehensive ones—and give them to him. Ask him to read 'em, but don't badger him or quiz him about it.

    Dan Savage answered in Sex & Relationships over 2 years ago | Report
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