'He's telling people that daddy did press-ups on mummy': Parents share their VERY embarrassing bedroom tales as one mother seeks advice on an awkward situation

  • Mumsnet user docomein was caught in the act by her seven-year-old son 
  • She was further embarrassed when her son told her neighbour about it 
  • The mum asked for advice about how to deal with the awkward situation
  • Many users offered their own tales of unfortunate interruptions 

By Harvey Day For Mailonline

Published: 03:55 EST, 21 November 2016 | Updated: 11:29 EST, 21 November 2016

It's an embarrassing moment that many parents will have to face - being caught in the act by an unsuspecting child.

And for many parents it is difficult to explain sexual intercourse to young children.

So one embarrassed mum took to Mumsnet to ask for advice after her son walked in on his parents during the act of copulation. 

It's an embarrassing moment that many parents will have to face - being caught in the act by an unsuspecting child (File photo) 

Many users then shared their own tales of being interrupted by clueless youngsters.  

In a post called 'Daddy was doing press-ups on mummy,' Mumsnet user docomein said: 'Our son who is seven walked in on us in the middle of the night and caught us at it. 

'My husband saw him straight away but my son must have seen a couple of seconds worth.'

The red-faced mum added: 'This morning he saw our neighbour and told her all about it, including a rendition of the funny noises mummy was making which apparently were so loud they woke him up.'  

One embarrassed mum took to Mumsnet to ask for advice after her son walked in on his parents during the act of copulation

Most users saw the funny side of the situation and explained it has also happened to them.

Flustered commenter smEGGnogg said: 'Our daughter snuck in once and hid under the bed. Neither of us noticed until she started giggling. 

'Fortunately we were well covered by the duvet. I can laugh about it now...' 

Mumsnet user missyB1 added: 'Our seven-year-old heard us having sex the other night, he was in his room but his door was open. He shouted to us "Are you two bouncing on the bed? Can I play?" EEEK!' 

Most users saw the funny side of the situation and explained it has also happened to them

Str4ngedaysindeed wrote: 'Eldest daughter came in on us once when she was eight and just stood there. 

'When I opened my eyes and saw her, my husband said immediately: "I was having a bit of an asthma attack and mummy was helping me". 

'"Oh," said my daughter dismissively, "I thought you were having sex" and walked out.' 

Other users reassured the original poster that she did not need to be concerned by the unfortunate walk-in.  

Other users reassured the original poster that she did not need to be concerned by the unfortunate walk-in

MissVictoria said: 'Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. So a married couple with a child had sex. Quite honestly, some people may well be jealous!' 

Some offered advice about how to discuss the situation with her curious son. 

Graphista wrote: 'Books are great to supplement what you're teaching but I don't think they should be the main source.'

IneedAdinosaurNickname said: 'I'd tell him that Mummy and Daddy were having private time and that he shouldn't tell other people about it. Or tell him the truth about what you were doing and explain that he shouldn't tell people. 

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