Standing in the shopping line, my daughter points to the condoms' section and asks: (#5) “mom, what is that used for?” I blush, turning as red as the tomato sauce bottle I’m holding. I look around to make sure the whole shop didn’t hear the awkward question that should be dealt with in the birds-and-bees conversation at home.
(#2) “You said the other day it’s a pencil case, but dad said it’s used for keeping cucumbers clean.” My daughter continues, unbeknownst to the curious customers turning to look at us.
(#3) “And grandma said that that’s why I’m here because you didn’t use it”
The frown wrinkled onto her forehead. (#4) “but Sarah at school said, it’s used for sex.”
My daughter looked up at me and with honesty reflecting over her childlike face she asked: (#5) “mom… What’s sex?”