Usher learned facts of life from grandmother

R&B heart-throb Usher is thankful to the women of his family, who gave him sex education as a youngster.

The Yeah! Singer, ex-boyfriend of TLC star Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, was raised by his grandmother and mother, and admits that when he was curious about the facts of life, they were the first ones he turned to for information.

He says: "They taught me all about women. They always wanted me to feel free to talk about what I was feeling. So I learned about sex by asking questions. I'd ask my mom, grandmother, cousins,

friends - anybody who'd listen.

"I found out about condoms, diseases, pregnancy. I knew the consequences."