According to reports, nearly 70 percent of boys and 40 percent of girls don't talk to their parents before having the first sexual encounter. Statistics show, have that talk and you could delay their first experience.

"My mother tells me everything I need to know and it helps me out in my future. I know what I want to do and I don't want to do anything stupid. It definitely delayed me having sex," said Cristian Turull, a Planned Parenthood peer educator.

Cristian Turull is one of the peer counselors for Planned Parenthood; they are called STARS, for Seriously Talking about Responsible Sex. They talk to their peers about healthy relationships and communication. They teach about abstinence, delaying sex activity, contraception and how to prevent sexually-transmitted infections. While plenty of information is made available, don't assume your teen is getting or comprehending it.

"Like everybody knows everything is out but they don't know the cold, hard facts or they don't know how to protect themselves. They need more information," said peer educator Adnan Azad.

According to the experts, not having the talk can be the biggest mistake.

"I think the biggest misconception is it is a 'talk.' Really it's a conversation that lasts a life time whether you are talking to your kids about sex or not they are picking up the messages you are sending them about sexual health, about relationships, communication," said Meaghan Carroll with Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

Krishona's mom is called an 'ask able' parent.

"My goal is to keep her informed. If she is going to ask then I'd rather her ask me. So you got to keep it open for her to ask you and I'd rather tell her than a friend tell her," said mom NeeCee Mitchell.

"I can come to my mom and not be scared and not sugar coat anything I say. I can come straight up and say anything, like we're just friends," said Krishona Brown.

"When you have this conversation, be prepared what they will tell you. For some parents that may be challenging. You have to make yourself an 'ask able' parent and you have to listen to what they are saying. Take their concerns seriously," said Carroll.

As a teen, if a parent comes to you and wants to talk about sex that conversation can seem pretty awkward. Keep an open mind and chances are it's probably awkward for them too.

"Be honest with them, admit you're uncomfortable. Admit you are uncomfortable and explain why you are uncomfortable. Explain you have not had this talk with your family so you are not sure where to begin," said Carroll.