Advice on Having "The Talk" with 10 Yr. Old Son

My only advice is that dad needs to do the initial talk alone with your son. This will allow your son to feel free to ask his dad "man" questions without feeling embarassed about his mom being there. Make it clear that he can certainly come to you at any time if he has questions and you will certainly answer as openly and honest as possible but that first time needs to be all dad....just my thoughts

I did the talk with my boy. Not hubby. I got basic biology book and went thru what he actually wanted to know about nothing more. All he wanted to know was about body hair and odor. LOL I left the rest for another talk.

I'm a single mom so "the talk" was left up to me. I didn't have the talk until I walked in on him having "alone time" with himself.
I just told him it was normal and to please use the shower from then on and he could lock the door! lol The body hair wasn't much of a thing and deodorant was easy. But I did tell him his "alone time" shouldn't be too often!

Good luck... boys and this stuff are difficult!

In our family we have always been very open in all topics. Our children have always felt free to ask questions - dad or mom, male or female, doesn't matter. We answered every question and introduced topics logically, with scientific facts, and the Word of God to back up our answers. There were times that we researched topics together. My children are now grown, but they still come home for advice and answers. I would start the conversation and ask him what he "knows" so you can correct any mis-information.

Co-ordinate with dad so you're on the same page. hit the library to see if they have some helpful age specific books as well as general biology. Be honest, but not overly detailed - add the details as he asks for them. Introduce respect into the conversation - for his body, the process, etc. Regardless of religious denomination, I think if respect is the keystone of sex education, it'll help later on as he grows into relationships. Good luck!