I'm curious about something! Someone mentioned they will teach their daughters that sex is only for committed relationships. I am wondering now if I should teach her that a healthy respect for sex can be seen in more casual relationships so long as they aren't disrespectful. Some adults enjoy, quite rightly, casual sex, and can engage in it without disrespecting their bodies or other people etc. So I guess I'm pondering whether I want to give the impression that DD's sexual expression MUST be displayed only in some kinds of relationships. I would be trying to also convey that you need to make sure you are mature enough and secure enough in yourself before you do this.
That is a great point. DH and I are no angels when is comes to this and personally neither of us have a problem with it. I am all for empowering the girls to choose their own path. My mother was very focussed on sex = love, you need a man in your life etc. Absolutely stuffed me when my first real relationship fell over. I want them to know that sex can mean many things.