“The birds and the bees” and others

The crossword clue “‘The birds and the bees’ and others is TALKS” is asking for a word that describes a specific type of conversation that parents or guardians have with their children regarding sensitive topics, such as sex education. The phrase “the birds and the bees” is often used colloquially to refer to this type of conversation. In this context, the word “talks” describes the act of having these conversations. Therefore, the answer to the crossword question is “talks“.