Birds and bees (5,2,4)

I believe the answer is:

facts of life

(Other definitions for facts of life that I've seen before include "The birds and the bees" , "Realities" , "Information on procreation" , "Essential knowledge for teenagers?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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