So my 8 year old finally asked about sex tonight. She knows about periods, where a baby comes from, and we’ve always used the actual names for genitals and all body parts. But tonight she wanted more details. Like how the sperm actually gets to the egg, from the penis into the vagina.

I explained it in the simplest terms and it seemed like it confirmed what she thought and I figured we were all good to go. Until she asked how many times the penis has to go into the vagina. And I said very confidently and absolutely without thinking “Lots if you’re lucky!” My husband nearly wet himself, snorting and laughing and I had to quickly leave the room. It’s been hours and she’s in bed and I can still hear him chuckle every now and then from our room where I’ve been hiding.

Edit: Thanks for the gold and awards y’all! She doesn’t seem traumatized this morning but I slipped an extra $5 in the therapy jar just in case!