The Four-Pronged Approach to Explaining Penises - Avoid using euphemisms in conversations with your child. Call a penis what it is: a penis. - Stress to prepubescents that penises have a specific function: peeing. It’s no different or special in use than any other part of the body, like eyes or hands. - Equate covering penises with protection, not shame. Teach children that having and talking about penises is nothing to be ashamed of.