My daughter is only 14 and I discovered that she is on the pill. Should I be worried that she is having sex?

There are a few reasons a woman or girl may choose to go on the pill. The most common are for contraception or because of heavy, painful periods.

The only way for you to find out for sure is to ask her. At this age your daughter receives a lot of her information from her friends and through the media and it is notalways accurate.

Pick your time and generate an open discussion with your daughter remembering that if she feels she is being judged, she is likely to either close-up, or just tell you what you want to hear.

Another useful idea may be to choose another trusted adult to provide your daughter with some guidance. It is common practice for young adults to latch onto another adult such as an aunt or grand-parent, family friend or teacher whom they feel safe with and trust.