STDs: What Parents (Might Not Want to But) Need to Know

Dear Parent, right out of the gate, here’s a content warning. Reading this article may make you feel a little squeamish, awkward and uncomfortable. That’s kind of the point. Too many of us are being cowardly and need to be called out. Pause for a second, take a few slow, deep breaths, but stay with me – this is important. We need to talk about Sexually Transmitted Diseases – STDs  – for short. 

Let’s start at the root of the issue and briefly go back in time to think about our own childhood...