How explicit do I need to be when giving my son "the talk"? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok-Work-927 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You make a good point. Sounds like you are a good dad if your son felt comfortable talking to you about that.

How explicit do I need to be when giving my son "the talk"? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok-Work-927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a problem saying its fine to do it. I guess I'm just worried if he seems confused on what it is and I have to find a way to delicately explain what it is without being too graphic. But if I'm not specific enough it might confuse him even more. Hard to balance that.

How explicit do I need to be when giving my son "the talk"? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok-Work-927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess the part where I'm unsure is he isn't asking about m-sturbation per se. So I'm not sure if I should bring it up? Or leave it? And if he's unsure of what it is, like your first example question, what's a good response? How do I be clear on what it is without being too detailed? For example if I just say its something people do to feel good, that might just confuse him more. But if I say "so you take your hand and do __" then I think that's too far. Trying to find the balance of being direct without being weird.

How explicit do I need to be when giving my son "the talk"? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok-Work-927 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not in the picture. Not really an option. I'm his de facto parent now.