Relationships - For my kids

I don't think I need to have the 'sex' talk with you. I'm confident that you will already know or will find out through other avenues or even through practice how sex works. What I need to share is the emotional side of sex.
Sex can be, and should be, fun and enjoyable. When you are in a relationship with someone that you feel very comfortable with and who you care about, sex comes easily and naturally. When two people are attracted to each other they want to touch each other. This is as simple as holding hands, sitting close together, a hand on a leg/shoulder/arm, an embrace, a kiss. All of these things arouse your senses and make you feel, for want of a better word, 'good'. Continued touching, holding, kissing often leads to more intimate actions and this is great. Except if it's one-sided.
What I really need you to know is that sex is not fun if only one person in the relationship is experiencing these feelings.
Sex is not an entitlement nor an obligation. It's also not a bargaining tool or a reward. You should never be made to feel that you 'owe' someone sex or that it is your duty to consent. Nor should you ever make anyone else feel that way. There is no time frame in which a certain amount of sex needs to happen. You have sex when, and only when, both of you want to!
In my opinion, sex is designed to promote reproduction. That's basically it. Enjoy the fun side of sex, use it to explore and experiment with your partner but if you don't want to see a tiny little version of the two of you in your future then be very careful!

Hungover

Went out last night. Had a friend's 50th birthday party at the pub. The dress code was 'op shop feral or op shop formal'. I found a frock in the back of my cupboard and tried to make it look a little bit formal. Drank too many beers, didn't eat a lot and came home late. Now I'm hiding from the kids. I don't want to feed them or entertain them. I don't want to make my bed. I've cleaned the kitchen and wiped the benches and table but it's all filthy again. I've run out of lives on Candy Crush and have to wait another 19 minutes before I get another one. Tried to play on my phone but now have to wait for an update. It's not my turn on Words with Friends. Thought about clearing my email inbox (I have 5162 unread messages) but I really can't be bothered.
On another note, I did have a burst of energy and taught myself how to thread my sewing machine. I've had it for about 14 years now - I inherited it from my grandmother. It's taken a while, but I successfully threaded the needle and sewed Nellie's school dress. Productive day.
Just heard Nellie unstacking the dishwasher so I will reward her by playing Phase 10 with her. I will not let her win.