Talking to your daughter about unprotected sex and birth control can help prevent unwanted pregnancy. You don't want to argue with your daughter about unprotected sex since this may cause her to feel that she can't come to you about sex. Sex should be discussed openly with your daughter, so that she can make smart and informed decisions. If you are unsure of how to broach the subject, you can contact your family doctor for additional advice.
Step 1
Spend time with your daughter alone. You don't have to schedule a talk about unprotected sex ahead of time. Keep things natural and casual by broaching the subject when the two of you are in private and alone. Driving somewhere in a car may be a good time to talk about sex.
Step 2
Make the conversation seem casual. Don't bring the focus on your daughter when talking about unprotected sex. You may want to use a TV show or movie to start the dialogue. Some examples may include "Juno" or "Secret Life of an American Teenager." You can share your thoughts with her about unprotected sex and the consequences of this decision.
Step 3
Provide her with information about her options. A part of discussing unprotected sex is letting the girl know her alternatives. Planned Parenthood has numerous pamphlets on birth control options and details the benefits and risks of each one. You can use the Planned Parenthood website as well to present this information to your daughter. Sexually transmitted disease information is available and should be presented as well.
Step 4
Use a surrogate if need be. A mother would be the most appropriate person to talk about unprotected sex with her daughter. However, if mom isn't in the picture, the father can ask an aunt, grandmother or other female figure to discuss the issue.
