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

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Da Capo Press, May 4, 2007 - Health & Fitness - 352 pages
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

Contents

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FOREWORD ANNE SEMANS
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AN OWNERS MANUAL
BODY IMAGE
The Ideal Spiel
Ejaculation
Buzz Kills
THE INS AND OUTS OF PARTNERED SEX 149
Sexual Symmetry Reciprocity and Equality
Aftercare
Male Sexual Healthcare
Roadblocks to Good Health
Testing and Annual Sexual Health Exams
Lifestyle Issues
Top Ten Bits of B S about STIs

GENDER ORIENTATION AND SEXUAL IDENTITY
Sexual Identity for Everyone
Dont Let the Door Hit You on the Way
ON BOARD THE RELATIONSHIP
AgeDisparate Relationships 107
LongTerm Relationships 113
Breakups and How to Deal 119
TO BE OR NOT TO BE SEXUALLY ACTIVE 125
Identifying and Coping with Abuse
Protecting Yourself from Rape and Sexual Assault
CONTRACEPTION 241
OH BABY CONCEPTION PREGNANCY AND PREGNANCY OPTIONS 270
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About the author (2007)

Heather Corinna is a writer, artist, educator, activist, and Internet publisher and community organizer in her mid-thirties. She has been bringing original, inclusive, informative, feminist, creative, and radical sexuality content to the web since 1997.

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