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

Fabulous book. I just gave copies to my sons, 14 and 18, and I'm convinced it's the only sex education book they will need from now well into their 20s.I gave each of them a copy along with this note:"Mom and I are giving you this book, and the notes here, so that you have a great source of factual information about sex and relationships all in one place."We know you have had quite a bit of "sex ed" already at school, but there is always more to learn, and after looking around, we think this is one of the best resources. It goes well beyond what school teaching offers, and does a better job than I could even in hours of conversation. It's not easy for parents to talk to kids about sex, so this book at least gets the right information out to you and then opens the door for questions and discussion, whenever you want. I have been married once before and was in various other relationships, so I know a lot about this stuff and I want you to know I am totally open to questions and discussion, any time."Mom and I like this book because it's really straightforward and very complete, and also free of any judgmental or moralistic viewpoints. Mom and I both think that's the best approach. You have both been raised to be good and moral persons, so you will use your own "gut" (and advice from us, whenever you want it), to choose what you think is right for yourself and the people close to you."Giving you this book is not a substitute for talking about these issues whenever we want or need to. In the meantime, here are some tips on sections that we think you should definitely read ..."From there I went on to highlight the "must read" sections (safe sex, contraception, consent, etc) and told them we would talk about these.It's a great book and offers comprehensive information in a matter-of-fact, adult manner and in a format that's easy to flip through to find what you're looking for.

This book is a great tool for parents to give to their teenagers! As a teen my mom gave me a couple books but they mainly covered the medical aspects of sex and since it was the late 70's/80's they were very focused on women and heterosexual sex. The sex readiness checklist is an excellent way to let young adults know what things they should think about before they become sexually active. S.E.X. covers the biological factors involved but the social, emotional and economic factors too like do you have enough money saved to cover medical expenses (e.g. annual exams, birth control, etc.). It was nice to see a discuss of same sex relationships and the insightful discussion of virginity in this context which can help heterosexual teens/parents have better discussion about the different types of sexual encounters beyond full intercourse.My daughter and I actually had three books out during a discussion about sex and birth control and we ended up always looking at this book because it was much better than the others.The one thing this book had a BIG miss on was on the topic of Sexting. It had one paragraph describing it but no mention of the legal and social dangers and risks of sending videos and photos via SMS/email. This is a big deal in the area we live in with 12 teenage boys recently being arrested for distributing photos. Would have liked to see more information about this to warn kids about potential concerns.

I absolutely LOVE this book and cannot recommend it enough. As a college professor who teaches human sexuality, I have come across a lot of sex ed books, and this one is the best book that targets high school and college students, in my opinion: it is full of accurate facts, it's engaging, and it is written it a tone that works for this age group (e.g., it isn't old-fashioned but also doesn't try to be too hip, which can backfire and be a turn-off). I not only use it as a textbook for my First Year Seminar college class (students love it, and it's cheaper than a traditional text book), but I also bought it for my high school-aged daughter to read whenever she is ready. My favorite chapter is one called "To be...or not to be...sexually active". It has a long, detailed checklist for people considering being sexually active that is very thoughtful (heck, it's so detailed about all the things to consider that I wondered if *I* was ready to be sexually active, and I've been married for 10 years!! :-). My wife is a therapist and she often gives the chapter to her clients this age who are considering becoming sexually active. The book also covers so many important issues (not just pregnancy and contraception but relationships, emotions, gender and sexual orientation issues, abuse, rape, prostitution, you name it). I highly recommend it for parents of teens and/or college students and their kids.

This should be given to every teenager. I wish I could give it 10 stars. It's a great book that covers a variety of topics in meaningful ways. It's not super heteronormative like most sex ed books - it's inclusive and non-shaming. I buy all my kids one of these books when they are about 14-15ish. Some of the chapters address more mature issues, but really, if you think your kids aren't already wise to most of it, you're mistaken. This book will take them from the teen years into young adulthood.I know some parents have strict religious ideas or moral codes about sexuality, so if you play the 'guilt and shame game' when it comes to sex, this book isn't for you. It's a frank, factual, evidence-based, informative book. It doesn't promote any agenda. It simply gives teens comprehensive information and encourages them to make healthy, safe, thoughtful choices that are appropriate for them individually.

Youth Worker with three kids here... this is an amazing book to have on the shelf. This is geared towards high school kids and adults. Unlike most resources we all had growing up this one is honest and straightforward with no guilt or shame included. I know quite a few adults (30's and 40's) who have learned from this book!

Enfin un livre d'éducation sexuelle inclusif, réaliste et... drôle ! Loin des cours d'éducation sexuelle écrit par et pour des extraterrestres, Corinna aborde le côté mécanique/biologique de la sexualité sans trop s'y attarder (après avoir quand même balayé quelques idées reçues) pour ensuite aborder tous les sujets possibles et imaginables liés de près ou de loin au sexe (consentement, grossesse, a/homo/bi/trans-exualité, représentation, image du corps, dimension émotionnelle, plaisir, relations, SM...) sans jamais tomber dans le jugement de valeur ou la condescendance. Un livre d'une rare qualité à mettre entre toutes les mains!

Better sex education for teens than school can provide.

This book is easy to read, entertaining and informational. Great for any high school, college, or university student who want to know more about sexual health.