Top 10 Questions Kids Ask About Sex

by Betsy Van Dorn

These are actual questions and represent common themes and concerns.

1. "I like someone who doesn't know I like them. How can I tell them?"

2. "My friend is doing something that he shouldn't be doing. How can I help?"

3. "Why do boys think that anything having to do with body parts is funny?"

4. "What is oral sex?"

5. "When am I ready to have sex?"

6. "Why do people have sex if there is such a big risk of getting AIDS?"

7. "How do I know if I'm gay?"

8. "What should I do if I want to tell someone something but don't know if I can trust the person?"

9. "What are the bases?"

10. "What is the normal age to get your period?"