By Milcah Tanimu
Reality TV star Doyin recently shared candid insights on the importance of open communication between parents and their children about sex during an episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast. Doyin highlighted that many parents shy away from discussing sex-related topics with their children, and this reluctance poses a significant issue.
Drawing from her own experience, Doyin revealed that she confided in her mother about losing her virginity. She attributed her ability to share such personal experiences to the safe and open environment her mother had created for her.
Doyin stated, “When I lost my virginity, I spoke to my mum about it. I said, ‘Mummy, this thing did not feel this way.’ And we had a conversation. She was like, ‘Okay, this is what you should do. Do you use a condom?’”
She emphasized the importance of parents establishing an environment where children feel comfortable discussing intimate matters and asking questions. Doyin emphasized that she could openly communicate with her mother about various topics, even seeking advice when she wasn’t enjoying sex.
Doyin urged parents to be proactive in creating an environment where their kids can openly talk to them. She emphasized that if children are not comfortable discussing sex education with their parents, they might seek information from other sources.
“Parents need to create that kind of environment where their kids can speak to them about anything. At the end of the day, it’s either they’re speaking to you or they’re speaking to someone else,” she added.
Highlighting the importance of early sex education, Doyin suggested that parents use age-appropriate materials to foster understanding and strengthen the parent-child relationship.
