3 min readNew DelhiApr 25, 2026 12:00 AM ISTBryan Johnson’s manual for modern intimacy. (Source: Instagram/@bryanjohnson)Many parents feel uncomfortable discussing sexuality with their children, something experts point out begins with compassionate discussions about gender. To initiate a discussion with his young adult son on intimacy, American biohacker Bryan Johnson wrote an instruction manual after his kid raised questions on the subject.“We have this entire generation of people who have not been educated on how to make love, and what exactly happens,” the longevity entrepreneur told Business Insider.“When you put your hand on your partner and move it fast, the body processes that touch differently. If you move it slower than 3 cm per second, the nerve fibres say, ‘I feel intimate.’ The speed of touch communicates to the nerve fibres how we are connected…People read this (manual) and went, ‘This is like 50 Shades of Grey, longevity version,'” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Business Insider (@businessinsider) Broaching the topicAccording to Shravani Bongu, Psychologist and PhD Scholar, children are naturally curious. If parents do not provide answers, children will seek other, perhaps less reliable, sources. Here’s what you can do:Always maintain an open line of communication with your child, and explicitly state that they can come to you with any questions.Never shame a child or get angry when they ask you something.If any question or topic is asked suddenly or takes you aback, you can always tell them that you will get back to them.Take the time you need to process the question and frame the answer in an age-appropriate way.Be direct and clear in your answers. If you are unsure, let them know that you will get back to them with more information.Bongu also mentioned that it is critical to address internet safety and media literacy in the digital age. “Teach youngsters about appropriate internet use, the dangers of revealing personal information online, and how to critically analyse content,” she advised.ALSO READ | Sex education and teens: How to talk to teens about sexShe recommended framing your answers based on the child’s age, level of comprehension, and the nature of the question. “Let them know that there are no wrong questions, and they can always come to you, no matter what. If you want to initiate the conversation yourself, make sure the environment is comfortable and create a safe space between you and your child,” the psychologist concluded.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:ChildrenparentingAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogCUET PG Result 2026 Live Updates: Result declared at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg, 5.04 lakh appeared4 minutes agoUK Board Result 2026 Live Updates: Uttarakhand board Class 10th, 12th marksheets on April 254 minutes agoIran, US, Israel War Ceasefire News Live Updates: ‘Have seen some progress from Iran’, says White House15 minutes agoNews Today Live Updates, 24 April | Trump dispatches Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran’s foreign minister, JD Vance won’t attend: White House36 minutes agoRCB vs GT IPL 2026 LIVE Score: With 44-ball 81, Virat Kohli inspires Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 5-wicket win48 minutes ago