Title: Like It Is
Subtitle: A Teen Sex Guide
First published: 1998
Description: Before the age of 20, more than half of teenagers have sex, and one out of four contracts a sexually transmitted disease. One million adolescent women become pregnant each year, and 80 percent of these pregnancies are unintended. This book provides comprehensive, straightforward information about sex, relationships, and birth control in reader-friendly terms, emphasizing informed consent and mutual respect. A tool for young adults coming to terms with their sexuality, this book is for teens to read on their own and also serves teachers, parents and health educators. It includes a curriculum guide that provides questions for discussion and background history on various topics, plus an appendix of resources for additional information on sexuality, birth control, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics -- with addresses and Internet sites (when available).
Subjects: Sex instruction for teenagers, Sex instruction for youth, Sex instruction for children and youth, Sex instruction, Youth, sexual behavior, Sexual ethics, Adolescence, Health
LC classification: HQ35 .L543 1998