My 17 year old cousin just asked me how I coped with sexual urges when I was her age. Lol I was shocked at her boldness fr. I couldn't tell her you're too young to feel whatever you're feeling, because it's high time we stopped pretending teenagers don't have feelings or hormones

I told her it's normal to feel whatever she's feeling. Whatever relationship she feels she has with a boy right now, will only bring regrets. Sex is something that should be happen between two consenting adults. Went through some of her social media conversations and truthfully,

She stood a high risk of being manipulated into giving in and wanting to explore. Right then I knew I didn't have to sugarcoat anything. Told her she has to be aware and alert at all times, Not to be guilt tripped into doing anything because of poppy love. Being a teenager is

Hard mehn. I know sometimes we preach 'abstinence' so much we forget the importance of preaching 'safe sex' too. She will be turning 18 very soon and I know the feeling that comes with being an 'adult' and wanting to make your own decisions. In case it happens, she has to protect

Herself at all times. Told her about the different STDs and dangers of unprotected sex. In fact it's easier/safer to preach safe sex than total abstinence. Let's protect our young ones from the claws of sexual predators please.