The Parents’ Guide to Private Body Parts

Name: The Parents’ Guide to Private Body Parts
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The Parents’ Guide to Private Body Parts

From nicknames to anatomy, erections to body safety – your all-ages guide to private body parts

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> Confidently use the correct names for every body part

> Talk with ease about curiosity, puberty, and how bodies change

> Explain erections, masturbation, nudity, and hygiene without awkwardness

> Keep conversations respectful, honest, and shame-free

Your go-to guide for every body-part question – from toddlers to teens

Ever had your child ask, “What’s a vulva?” right in the middle of the supermarket?
Or maybe they’ve pointed at someone in the change rooms and loudly asked why their body looks “different.”

It’s moments like these that leave most parents frozen – even when we know we should be teaching the correct names and body safety rules.

This guide will help you turn those awkward, on-the-spot moments into calm, confident conversations. Written by sexual health nurse and educator Cath Hakanson, it blends accurate anatomy with age-appropriate language, values, and safety messages – so you can give your child the facts without shame or confusion.

With this guide, you’ll be able to:

Confidently name all body parts (yes, including genitals) without feeling awkward.
Share clear, respectful explanations that suit your child’s age and stage.
Talk about erections, masturbation, and body diversity in a way that reflects your family’s values.
Lay the foundation for body safety – including consent, privacy, and knowing when to speak up.
Keep conversations open so your child comes to you with questions, not Google or friends.

What’s inside:

200-page digital guide you can read on any device or print at home.
Guidance for ages 0–18, with lots of examples for each stage.
Tips for introducing correct anatomical language (and phasing out nicknames).
How to discuss gender, diversity, and body changes – without overloading young kids.
Scripts for tricky questions (“Why does mine look different?” or “What’s a period?”).
Conversation starters for everyday moments – at bath time, while reading, or during nappy changes.
Reflection prompts to clarify your rules, values, and comfort levels.

📱 Plus: A mobile-friendly web app version – perfect for quick reference when you need it most

Accurate anatomical answers

Every child has a body – and questions about it.
Yet many parents find it tricky to use the correct words for genitals or to explain how bodies work.

The Parents’ Guide to Private Body Parts takes away the guesswork. You’ll have the right words and strategies to talk about:

Everyday curiosity about their own or other people’s bodies
Erections, masturbation, and body privacy
Hygiene and caring for genitals
Nudity – in your home and in public
Puberty changes and what to expect

Worried it might be awkward?

This guide was designed for parents who aren’t 100% comfortable with the topic (yet). You’ll get practical phrases, simple steps, and realistic examples so you’re never caught off guard.

And because every family is different, you’ll find inclusive, adaptable options – whether you’re raising a child in a faith-based home, an LGBTQ+ family, or you simply want respectful, stigma-free language.

Be the voice your child trusts most when it comes to their body – get your guide today.

You can find even more resources to help you start the conversation and teach sex education at home in the Sex Ed Shop!

This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship.

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Suitable for parents of children aged between 0 to 18 years.

❓How does the web-based app work?
You can save the guide’s website to your phone, tablet, or computer so it’s always easy to find and use.

How you do this depends on your device – a quick search for “add website to homescreen [device name]” will give you step-by-step instructions.

TIP: On most phones, open the link, tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select Bookmark or Add to Homescreen.

❓Is this guide right for me?
This guide is for busy parents who want to talk openly with their kids about bodies, answer curiosity calmly, and keep their children safe.

It’s for parents who:

Want accurate, age-appropriate information their child will understand
Prefer their kids to come to them with questions, not the internet or schoolyard
Value clear, respectful conversations about private body parts and body safety

If you feel strongly that children shouldn’t know words like vulva or penis, this resource may not be a good fit. It uses correct anatomical terms in a way children can understand and not misinterpret.

❓But it’s just too embarrassing!
We get it – even experienced parents feel awkward at times. That’s why the guide includes practical tips to help you move past embarrassment and talk in a way that feels more natural. The more you talk, the easier it gets.

❓Are my kids too young?
This guide is designed for children from birth to teens, with advice and examples for each age group. You’ll know what to say – and how to say it – in a way that feels natural for your child’s stage.

❓What if my child repeats what I’ve said?
That can happen! The guide includes suggestions to help you set boundaries and prevent information from being repeated in the wrong setting.

❓Won’t I sound awkward?
Not to your kids. They care more about you being the one to answer than about you being perfectly polished. The guide shows you how to sound calm, confident, and comfortable.

❓Have I left it too late?
It’s never too late to start. The guide will help you catch up, fill in any gaps, and keep the conversation going – starting today.

❓Will this work for neurodivergent or autistic kids?
Yes. The guide is designed to be flexible so you can adapt the language, pace, and examples to suit your child’s needs. Many autistic and neurodivergent children benefit from clear, concrete explanations and repeated conversations – both of which this guide supports. You’ll find tips to help you break topics into smaller steps and revisit them over time.

❓Is this guide inclusive for different genders and families?
Absolutely. The guide uses respectful, inclusive language and examples so every child feels represented. It covers a variety of body types, genders, and family structures, and you can adapt the wording to reflect your own values and beliefs.

❓Still have a question?
Just click the chat button in the bottom corner of your screen and ask away – I’m happy to help 😊

You will not receive a physical product in the mail. Instead, you will receive access to a digital file, which you can print out or view on a screen.

This allows you to make as many copies as you'd like for your own family’s use.

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Excellent information

Was very helpfull to oriented my daugther

Love it

What a great resource!

An informative book parents can use to start shame-free conversations about private body parts.

This book is aimed at the parents. Cath Hakanson has down-to Earth approach to opening up discussions with your child or children about private body parts.

I enjoyed reading this book because it doesn’t just explain things, it gives you directions and tips that are age appropriate in order to talk to them in an open and honest way.

As a parent, it can be so overwhelming with the plethora of information and misinformation available. I dreaded having to talk to my child from wondering where to start and what to say. I especially loved her tips, it provides guidance for what to say and how to say it. It helps to navigate through the minefield of misinformation that they can receive from their peers, media and the world around them.

There are also links throughout the book for further information which is very helpful.

I highly recommend this book.

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Perfect guide for talking to kids

This helped me so much when talking to my 6 year old who had lots of questions about how "babies get into a belly". This guide gives many different ways to speak about sex depending on your familes views and values. It gives you a way to speak about as many or as few details as you are comfortable with or that you think your kid is ready for. I appreciate how well written and thought out this was. I'll be using it in the future for more open talks with my children.

Thankyou Cath

As a practitioner working in this space, coming across this course for free and being able to share it with parents and staff, was just the cherry on top of visiting Cath's website. Thankyou for your accessible, compassionate and colourful approach!

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Making it easier!

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