How do you explain the cycle of a women to a 10 year old girl without getting into the sex talk?

Answer 1

Oh please don't depend on the school to do it as many suggested, and please just tell her everything. Make it special so not to embarrass her, (or you). There are SO many young kids on this Q&A alone who are pregnant. A few days ago several 13 & 14 yr olds where asking advice on where to get pregnancy test. Think how much stress these kids are going through simply because their parents, (or caregivers) didn't think they where ready to learn about sex, and even more, the consequences of sex. She might learn it the hard way if you don't teach her.

Answer 2

I just told my 10 y/o that each month or so, a woman releases an egg. If she does not get pregnant, then she has a period. She will see some blood and stuff, ti lasts 4-7 days, then is over. (Didn't even mention cramping or that it can be a hassle... why make it a self-fulfilling prophecy? ) She knows that to get PG a daddy is needed. And she knows sex is supposed to be b/t married people. She has yet to ask the exact mechanics of how the egg gets fertilized... either she knows it has to do w/ "sex" or hasn't thought to ask about it yet.

I can tell you, tho, talk to her about it, and don't be afraid or embarassed. It's a natural part of life, and she needs to know she can talk to you about that sort of thing. I find riding in the car is almost always a good time. I'm not staring her in the face, she can ask stuff and look out the window, and I can answer, pausing as needed to watch traffic (and think of answers). Sometimes DS8 is there too, so he learns some accurate info too. Use the correct terminology for body parts. But do what works for you.

Also, if you haven't talked to them by age 11, they know it anyway, adn it's probably wrong. So talk ASAP!

Answer 3

Well your 10 yr old daughter probably already knows more than what you did when you where her age. Even if you don't explain the birds and the bees now she is going to find out through school anyway as there are a lot of young teens these days sexually active so you may as well get it over and done with.My mother did not discuss the matter at all she gave us a book on female and male productive organs but that i felt was a little impersonal and made me feel that sex was a dirty word.

Answer 4

go to the library and get a book called "What's happening to me" it explains all about puberty and that it is normal and everything. I used that book for my 12 year old sister and for my 11 year old son. I will use it also when my 9 year old is ready. It is a great book and it doesn't get into the sex talk. The other book is "Where did i come from" that one is the sex talk. Both books help you get through the talk without or little embarrassment. trust me it is a great way to go. This is my dads ID but you can contact me if you choose to . supermama10103.

Answer 5

At 10, you should have already gotten into the "sex talk". Should start when four or five, gradually introducing topics according to their maturity and interest. Usually, it starts with their own questions, and then you can build on that. Just make sure you don't scare her when you talk about menstruation - explain that it's natural and necessary for her to become a mother some day. Be honest!

Answer 6

At ten you should have an age appropriate talk about sex with your daughter. Her period is a function of having babies. Your daughter should be taught the real facts about where babies come from before her little friends start telling her the wrong things.
My 6 year old son now knows where babies come from including how the sperm gets to the egg. And when he gets older we will talk in more detail about what sex means. But you shouldn't hide sex like its dirty and wrong.

Answer 7

KM,
It's possible.

You could tell her that in order for a woman to have babies, her womb has to start fresh each month. The conditions in the womb have to be just right to have a baby and so her body starts over creating the right conditions for a baby each month.

That is an honest explanation. Now if she starts asking other questions about how babies get in there and the like, then maybe she is ready to hear the truth about sex as well. I think that children generally let us know when they are ready for the "next step" and the age when they are ready differs for each child.

Answer 8

Take a look at this article from WebMD. It looks pretty informational with out talking too much about sexual relations between a man and a woman. You can use certain points and omit others. Remember that she may be getting some information about sex from her peers already and she might be confused. It may be a good time to discuss sex with her. Better to come from you, an informed adult, then from other 10 year old kids who heard snippets from their older siblings. Good Luck!

http://www.webmd.com/hw/raising_a_family/tp21127.asp?pagenumber=1

Answer 9

Usually at her school there will be some sort of video telling all about that. If that doesnt work ( or happed) there is no way of getting past not telling her. Just start out with the question she asked and if it has to go into the next conversaton then keep talking. Hope I helped

Answer 10

your 10 year old needs to know about a womans cycle, but doesnt know about sex yet?

Thats not fair, she's going to end up learning about it in school from poor health education, or her peers.

just have both of those discussions out and over with at one time. It'd be different if she were in kindergarden and still niave to the whole world. Sex education starts in school between 4th and 5th grades. you really want her to learn from someone other than you?

I would have been mortified if i had to hear about that from anyone other than my mom and dad, especially around a bunch of other giggling kids.

just have it all out with.