S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College

S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College
by Heather Corinna

S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College
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Book Summary Information

Author: Heather Corinna
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-03
ISBN: 1600940102
Number of pages: 332
Publisher: Da Capo Press

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Book Review: Sex education at its best
Summary: 5 Stars

This book may be the best of its kind in English. At last we have something primarily for teens and young adults which is knowledgeable, helpful, positive where possible, free of bad biases, and beautifully written.

Even if I don't agree with everything said in the book, I recognize its extraordinary qualities. On every page I am pleased to see how Heather Corinna makes luminous sense out of complex issues without oversimplifying. She guides the reader to think, possibly to do more reading or other research, definitely to make her or his own choices. Advice is there aplenty but it's backed up by thought and no little wisdom --- and reasons for everything.

That is how education should work. This book is in complete contrast to the sex-negative, unscientific, ideologically biased sex miseducation foisted on most of America for a long time.

Even if the book's style doesn't captivate every young reader, it refuses to talk down to people. Its approach is very similar to that of the author's Scarleteen website, which has a massive and successful following.

The section on relationships (Chapter 6), not primarily about sex at all, is worth the price of the whole book and then some. Ditto the next chapter's "sexual readiness checklist" and the equally splendid "top ten really crappy reasons to have sex with someone."

I bought two copies of this book. One I gave immediately to a 16-year-old friend who knows more about bodies and sex and has a better attitude towards both than most people of any age. She couldn't put it down.

From the author's foreword: "So, who's this book for? Everyone."

Yes indeed. How rare it is to find a book about sex written so well with such understanding, insight, and love.

Summary of S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College

Have you ever wondered. Am I normal? (and what is "normal," anyway?) What's up down there? I really like girls, but I like boys sometimes, too. Am I gay, bisexual, or just messed up? Are we both really ready to have sex? Is it ok if I masturbate? I feel like I can't ever say no to my partner. What's the problem? Heather Corinna and Scarleteen.com have been providing sex education and information for young adults, parents, and mentors for nearly ten years. Whether you're straight, gay, sexually active, or just plain curious, S.E.X. spells out everything you need to know, including: A sexual readiness checklist Illustrations of female and male reproductive anatomy How to love your body, even when it's changing every day Tips on safer sex for body, heart, and mind An in-depth birth control breakdown How to create and enjoy the relationships that are right for you Popular mechanics of partnered sex: sexual activities explained, including pregnancy and STI risks STIs 101: what they are and how to keep yourself from getting them

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