Spare me 'the talk'! : a girl's guide to sex, relationships, and growing up / Jo Langford, M.A.

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    • Abstract:
      Summary: "A comprehensive crash course for girls in staying safe--emotionally, mentally, and physically--while navigating the danger-laden world of teenage sex and sexuality in the digital age"--Page [4] of cover.
    • Content Notes:
      Part one: Biology and identity. The girl parts and the boy parts -- Puberty -- Body issues and body image -- Sex, gender, and orientation -- Part two: Relationships and choices. Dating and communicating -- Sexual arousal -- Sexual activity -- Oral sex -- Vaginal sex -- Anal sex -- Abstinence and virginity -- Deciding what's right for you -- Part three: Sexual health. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -- HIV/AIDS 101 -- Contraception and safer sex -- Responsibility -- Part four: Sexual harm. Sexual harassment -- Sexual abuse and assault -- Personal safety -- Part five: Online safety. Exposure and exploitation -- Porn -- Social networking -- Sexting -- Cyberbullying -- Online gaming -- Part six: For parents. The statistical reality -- The "gay issue" (that impacts straight kids, too) -- Abstinence-only education vs. comprehensive sex education -- Keeping kids safe -- A final note for parents.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
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    • Other Titles:
      Girl's guide to sex, relationships, and growing up.
    • ISBN:
      9780990430629 (pbk.)
    • Accession Number:
      957156766
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.1011180