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The teaching of sex and relationships is now statutory, but many secondary schools and teachers are struggling with this essential topic. Can we really talk about sexual pleasure? How do we make our teaching LGBTQ+ inclusive? How do we engage boys with discussions about sexual violence? These and many other questions will be answered in Empowering Relationships and Sex Education.This book helps schools understand that the statutory content is not the maximum they can do, rather it is the minimum they should do. Quality RSE offers young people skills for life. It empowers them to love themselves and find love with other people. It helps them acquire a clearer sense of themselves and their character and helps to develop empathy with others. It fosters a sense of agency and reciprocal sexual citizenship. It combats fear and shame around sex, unhelpful messages from porn, peer pressure and so much more. Good RSE is everything!This book is a way for you to educate yourself on the many fascinating subject areas within RSE. It is a fantastic starting point for building a programme to meet student need and an essential resource for all RSE leads and teachers in secondary schools.

In a world where gender-based violence remains an alarming global issue, with statistics revealing high rates of physical and sexual violence against women, the need for effective intervention is paramount. Grounded in the multifaceted approach advocated by international expert groups, Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Gender-Based Violence Prevention strives to illuminate the vital relationship between comprehensive sexuality education and the prevention of gender-based violence among young people. This research book delves into the critical aspects outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing the urgent call for expansive, multi-sectoral interventions. Drawing from a wealth of scientific literature, it emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the biological aspects of sexuality education to encompass emotional, social, and cultural elements. Through a multidisciplinary lens, Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Gender-Based Violence Prevention explores how comprehensive sexuality education can serve as a powerful tool to combat gender-based violence, offering young people an understanding of sexuality, gender dynamics, and healthy relationships. The chapters examine the integration of inclusive curricula in schools, the pivotal role of families in sexuality education, and collaborative efforts between activists, schools, and education stakeholders. The book's scope extends beyond traditional boundaries, emphasizing the need to navigate the digital realm of sexuality. It addresses the influence of digital content that is sexually graphic, and provides strategies for healthy navigation. Chapters also explore the significance of dismantling stereotypes, promoting empathy, and equipping young people with skills to identify and challenge harmful behaviors. This comprehensive resource caters to a diverse audience, making it an indispensable tool for researchers seeking knowledge and inspiration for further inquiry, teachers enriching their educational programs, and health professionals to understand the intersection of education, sexuality, and violence. Social workers and those responsible for teacher training programs will find proactive measures in this book, while activists and professionals outside the education community can discover their roles as allies in sexuality education and gender-based violence prevention.

Parents of teenagers and young adults have enormous catching up to do to understand how sexting, internet porn, TikTok, and more have shaped sex for young people. Too often, parents wear blinders when it comes to the sex lives of their children. They hear the statistics—how 80% of college students have engaged in rough sex or how one in four teens have sent or received a sext—and think, “Not my kid.” Yes, Your Kid is the reality check parents need about what sex is like today—so they can better educate and support their tweens, teens, and college students. Combining insights from cutting-edge research, conversations with real students, and on-the-ground legal experience, Yes, Your Kid provides: An overview of key topics in sexuality, from communication and consent to pornography and rough sex, describing how things have changed Real-world legal stories illustrating today's consensual sex pitfalls and clear tips for how to help your child avoid them Age-appropriate tools to talk with tweens and teens about bodies, puberty, technology, birth control, and consent Concrete advice parents can share directly with their children so that—if and when their children become sexually active with partners—they are more likely to have safer, consensual sex Inclusive sexuality education tips for parents of young people on the autism spectrum Authoritative, supportive, sex-positive, and facts-forward, Yes, Your Kid provides parents with the frank, accurate information they and their children need to safely navigate today's sexual landscape.

Winner of the AASECT Book Award for Teens Under 18 years oldDoes fingering count as losing my virginity? How do I know if I am ready for sex?Does penis size actually matter??Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the world, prepare to plunge into the topics they don't cover in sex ed. Masturbation, pornography, fetishes - if you're not afraid to ask, they're not afraid to answer.

The Parent's Guides to Mental & Sexual Health unravel parents'fears about breaching sensitive topics like sex, pornography, sexual assault, suicide, self-harm, depression, and anxiety. They give parents an awareness of the cultural messages teens are receiving on these topics and provide parents an avenue to reach their teens where they are at.

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Dit boek is al 25 jaar hét handboek over seksualiteit, intimiteit en hulpverlening. Het bevat actuele informatie over seksuele ontwikkeling en seksuele gezondheid in alle levensfases, bij alle doelgroepen in de hulpverlening en bij elke seksuele gerichtheid en genderidenteit. Het is een basis voor de professionele omgang met cliënten, en helpt hulpverleners om hun beroepshouding verder te ontwikkelen. Het boek richt zich primair op hbo-studenten sociaal werk, pedagogiek, verpleegkunde en toegepaste psychologie, en op professionals in Gezondheidszorg, Jeugdwerk en het Welzijnswerk. Deze zesde druk van Seksualiteit, intimiteit en hulpverlening - Handboek jeugd, zorg en welzijn is compacter dan zijn voorgangers. Zo blijft het boek leesbaar en betaalbaar. Tegelijk bevat het door uitbreiding van de ondersteunende website wél fors meer informatie, omdat het op tal van punten is aangevuld en herzien. Het boek biedt materiaal waarmee de lezer leert om handelingsverlegenheid te overwinnen, te praten over seksualiteit, en te reflecteren op eigen normen en waarden. Ook bevat het verhelderende, kleurrijke illustraties van Marco Swaen. Seksueel grensoverschrijdend gedrag is een groot probleem. In dit boek worden de nieuwste inzichten in effectieve, sekspositieve preventie weergegeven. Studenten en daarmee hun cliënten leren met dit boek hoe je beter communiceert over gewenste seks. De zesde druk van het boek is opgedragen aan Ellen Laan, hoogleraar seksuologie, die helaas begin 2022 is overleden. Zij heeft baanbrekend onderzoek verricht naar vrouwelijke seksualiteitsbeleving. Haar inzichten hebben een prominente plaats gekregen in deze druk.Mathieu Heemelaar was hogeschooldocent seksualiteit aan de opleidingen Sociaal Werk, Pedagogiek en Pabo van De Haagse Hogeschool. Tijdens zijn pensioen blijft hij actief als adviseur seksualiteitsonderwijs.

From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent.When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple—especially as a teenager. What's the line between a friendship and a romantic partner? How can you learn to trust your body's signals? And what if you're not quite sure what your sexuality is? In this book, renowned celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew and his daughter Paulina Pinsky take on those awkward, incredibly important questions teens today are asking themselves and parents wish they had a better grasp on.Filled with tangible and accessible resources, and featuring humorous and raw personal anecdotes, this is the perfect guide for teens, parents, and educators to go beyond “the talk” and dive into honest and meaningful conversations about sex, relationships, and consent.

When it comes to those difficult questions about sex and relationships, how do you strike the balance between an answer that is professional but open, correct but doesn't create panic? Aimed at secondary teachers and trainees, as well as being useful for parents and those working in charities and the voluntary sector, this book covers all the mandatory topics of the new RSE curriculum. Each chapter includes a full list of the questions to be tackled, teacher guidance highlighting important points, and model answers. Diagrams and photos are included to aid understanding and there is helpful signposting to further reading. Potentially unfamiliar topics, such as laws surrounding sexting and LGBTQ+ terminology, are clearly explained and common misconceptions and myths are dispelled. Based on years of experience, this handy text provides clear answers to the questions young people ask about RSE to help you increase your knowledge, gain confidence and ensure pupils receive the most accurate and up to date information.

'A truly vital and nuanced guide that is as empowering as it is educational.'—School Library Journal (starred review) You deserve clear, accurate information about sexual consent! Let this honest and empowering book be your go-to guide.Let's get real: Sex is complicated. Like, really complicated. And as a teen, you need trusted resources to help you navigate sexual issues without shame, guilt, or judgment. But if you're like many teens, you may not have someone in your life that you can talk to openly about complicated sexual situations, and what consent really means—and this information is crucial for your health, safety, and happiness.Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a comprehensive guide with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, and communication. You'll also find hard facts about sex and trauma, the effects of pornography and cultural expectations, and much more. With this book, you'll learn how to make sexual decisions that honor your sense of values and cultivate rewarding and emotionally supportive relationships throughout your life.This book goes past simple definitions of sex and consent and explores the hidden pressures, misrepresented expectations, and realities of sex—and what to do about it all.It's time to get informed and take control of your sexual self. This book will give you the tools you need to make decisions that are right for you.

Teenagers, Sexual Health Information and the Digital Age examines the online resources available on teenagers, including games and digital interventions. In addition, it highlights current issues such as sexting and pornography. Information needs and provisions are examined, and existing sexual health interventions and digital interventions are discussed, gathering both teenagers'and sexual health professionals'views on these services. In addition to a review of the current literature on sexual health and teenagers, the book examines groups of teenagers, particularly those vulnerable to risky sex and asks what are the predictors of these behaviors and what can be done to address the behaviors. Finally, the book will also provide reflections and practical advice on the ethical issues associated with research in this context. - Provides guidance on the ethical issues with research associated with this topic - Covers both teenagers'information needs as well as their existing levels of knowledge - Assesses how teenagers engage with, and evaluate, sexual health information - Addresses the challenges inherent in the online environment, such as unreliable and misleading information

Sexual education in the United States is inadequate for all students, but those with disabilities are particularly affected. This authoritative text provides concise information to assist in teaching sexual education basics to disabled students, a group that is frequently left out of conversations about sexual health despite having high rates of sexual abuse. This book provides resources and strategies to help educate disabled students about the concept of consent and how to recognize abusive behaviors. This comprehensive guide will help disabled students protect themselves and their sexual autonomy.

This groundbreaking book from sex educator and YouTube phenomenon Laci Green has everything you've ever wanted to know about sex, sexuality, pleasure, and your body. Let's be honest: most of us think about sex A LOT, and we have plenty of unanswered questions: What's the best way to talk to my partner about what I want? How do I figure out my sexuality? How do I have sex safely? What does an orgasm actually feel like?Laci Green—a sex educator and YouTuber who's been hailed by Time magazine as the millennial Dr. Ruth—has built a platform of millions of followers by answering sex-related questions frankly, nonjudgmentally, and hilariously.Now Laci brings her signature style and voice to a comprehensive book about the multitude of issues and concerns that go along with sexuality: anatomy, consent, LGBTQ issues, STI and pregnancy prevention, sexual empowerment, healthy relationships, myth-busting, and more.Sex Plus is the first book of its kind: empowering, sex-positive, and cool. Comprehensive, honest, and vetted by a range of medical experts, this book will help you take control of your sex life.After all, knowledge is pleasure.

Dit handboek geeft professionals in de sociale sector en hbo-studenten Social Work, SPH, MWD, Pedagogiek en HBO-V informatie over seksuele ontwikkeling en gezondheid in alle levensfases, bij alle doelgroepen in de hulpverlening en bij elke seksuele gerichtheid. Hiermee vormt het een basis voor de professionele omgang met cliënten in de hulpverlening. Ook helpt het de hulpverlener om zijn beroepshouding verder te ontwikkelen naar een positieve grondhouding gericht op een gezonde seksuele ontwikkeling bij zijn cliënten.In deze vijfde druk van Seksualiteit, intimiteit en hulpverlening zijn actuele inzichten toegevoegd aan het standaardwerk dat hulpverleners al 20 jaar van de nieuwste kennis voorziet. Zo zijn de nieuwste strategieën op het gebied van voorlichting en vorming uitgewerkt. Deze zijn gebaseerd op baanbrekend Nederlands onderzoek in 2016 en 2017 over de beleving van seks door jongeren, hun seksuele carrière en de invloed van sociale media (sexting), ouders en leeftijdgenoten. Daarnaast gaat het boek in op de verbeterde aanpak van seksueel misbruik in de jeugdhulpverlening. Seksualiteit, intimiteit en hulpverlening is afgestemd op DSM-5, bevat actuele informatie over LHBTI-acceptatie en -wetgeving en over preventie van seksueel misbruik en soa's. Daarnaast geeft het boek talrijke praktijkgerichte oefeningen waarmee professionals (in opleiding) hun handelingsverlegenheid leren overwinnen, leren praten over seksualiteit en reflecteren op hun eigen normen en waarden. Het boek is daarmee heel geschikt om te gebruiken voor teambegeleiding en intervisie. “Rutgers kenniscentrum seksualiteit spreekt waardering uit voor het werk van Mathieu Heemelaar. Dit doen wij omdat dit werk belangrijk is. Er is nog te weinig deskundigheid bij hulpverleners en te veel handelingsverlegenheid.” (Ton Coenen, directeur Rutgers)“Dit boek kan met recht een'handboek seksualiteit'genoemd worden. Zelf leef en werk ik vanuit een (orthodox) christelijk waardenkader. Dit boek stimuleert te reflecteren op dit kader en laat er alle ruimte voor.” (Maria Vermeulen, docent hbo-Pedagogiek)Mathieu Heemelaar is hogeschooldocent aan de opleiding Social Work van de Haagse Hogeschool.

Offers basic consumer health information for teens about puberty, development, and sexuality, maintaining sexual health, and preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Maybe you learned about sex in school—anatomy, STIs, and pregnancy, right? You might think you've learned all there is to know, but there's so much more to sex than just “doing it.” What about masturbation, is that OK? Are you dirty for having sexual fantasies? What about kissing, giving a blowjob, or taking the pill, is it safe? What if you touch someone's penis, can you get pregnant? If you douche after sex, you won't get pregnant… right? Making Sense of “It” goes beyond the basics of the birds and the bees to give teens a realistic, no-holds barred, nonjudgmental guide on everything to do with sex and sexuality. With this book, teens can learn about it all from the best contraception methods to what to expect at a clinic, even to the signs of an unhealthy relationship. Alison Macklin draws on her years of experience at Planned Parenthood to address everything teens want to and should know in a straightforward, open-minded, and sex-positive manner. Even better, “Conversation Starters” in each chapter give teens and parents a chance to test their knowledge and useful tips to help talk about sex in a way that works for them. In a world where teens are bombarded with bad information on social media, and are made to feel ashamed of something so natural, Making Sense of “It” offers trustworthy, gender-neutral advice on how to be safe, informed, and honest about “it”.

El objetivo de la Educación para la Salud, no consiste sólo en conseguir un cambio cuantitativo de conocimientos, sino también un cambio cualitativo en las actitudes que lleve a un cambio real de las conductas. Este objetivo se concreta en la consecución de unos niveles óptimos de salud física, emocional y social en todos los grupos que constituyen el conjunto de la comunidad educativa. Con ello se aspira también a alcanzar la prevención -y la reducción- de las actuales cifras de incidencia de enfermedades, discapacidades y mortalidad evitables, que se producen en nuestro entorno y que son atribuibles a comportamientos y situaciones de riesgo que se inician o pueden producirse en las etapas tempranas de la vida de las personas. La adolescencia y la juventud son etapas vitales en este sentido. El libro aporta enfoques de investigación, docencia o intervención directa, diseñados desde una óptica integral, que recogen la amplitud y variedad de las conductas de riesgo, abordando y tratando de modo diferenciado los riesgos psicosociales, desde el enfoque de la Promoción y Educación para la Salud. La Educación para la Salud debe ser un trabajo emprendido en común por el profesorado, estudiantes, madres, padres y tutores de familia, técnicos y profesionales de la salud y comunidad. A estos colectivos va dirigido el libro.

This authoritative, state-of-the-art Handbook provides an authoritative overview of issues within sexuality education, coupled with ground-breaking discussion of emerging and unconventional insights in the field. With 32 contributions from 12 countries it definitively traces the landscape of issues, theories and practices in sexuality education globally. These rich and multidisciplinary essays are written by renowned critical sexualities studies experts and rising stars in this area and grouped under four main areas:Global Assemblages of Sexuality EducationSexualities Education in SchoolsSexual Cultures, Entertainment Media and Communication TechnologiesRe-animating What Else Sexuality Education Research Can Do, Be and BecomeImportantly, this Handbook does not equate sexuality education with safer sex education nor understand this subject as confined to school based programmes. Instead, sexuality education is understood more broadly and to occur in spaces as diverse as community settings and entertainment media, and via communication technologies. It is an essential and comprehensive reference resource for academics, students and researchers of sexuality education that both demarcates the field and stimulates critical discussion of its edges. Chapter 2 is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.

When it comes to sex and relationships, it is often difficult to find reliable information. Yet everyone has questions and needs information on these important topics. Young people should have access to facts in order to make their own decisions about their sexuality and sexual health. In this significantly revised edition of Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide, L. Kris Gowen discusses the choices teens can make regarding sexual activity—from practicing safe sex to abstaining—and how to decide what is right for each individual. Many factors are at work in the decision-making process, but this book helps readers make a decision based on both logic and practicality. Updated topics covered in this book includean overview of human anatomyabstinence vs. safe sexSTDs contraceptivescommunicating with one's partnerintimate partner violencesexual orientation and gender identitysocial media and sexFor teens seeking answers for themselves, this book is a vital resource that includes an additional section for further research. Written without judgment, Sexual Decisions empowers teens to take charge of their bodies, their identities, and their lives.

How do you respond when a child asks, “Can a girl turn into a boy?” What if your daughter brings home school books with sexist, racist stories? What does “queering the curriculum” look like? What's wrong with “anti-bullying” policies? What are alternatives? Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality is a collection of inspiring stories about how to integrate feminist and LGBTQ content into curriculum, make it part of a vision for social justice, and create classrooms and schools that nurture all children and their families. Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality is filled with insightful, inspiring articles about: Our Classrooms Our Curriculum When Teachers Come Out Beyond the Classroom Teacher Education, Continuing Education

Health tips about sexual health including the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty and emerging sexuality, and the risks of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

The go-to sex ed guide for teens and young adults, tackling everything you want to know about sex, from consent, safe sex, emotional health and more, from the founder of scarleteen.com. As a teen or emerging adult, dealing with all the changes going on in your life, body, and mind can be mighty overwhelming. When it comes to sex, everyone seems to have strong feelings and opinions about who you should be and what you should (shouldn't) do. How do you decide who to listen to? Heather Corinna and Scarleteen have provided sex education and information to millions of young people, parents, and mentors since 1998; S.E.X. tackles all the big topics:Self-image and how to find and claim your own sexual selfHow to best protect and support your sexual and emotional healthSorting out gender and sexual identities, even when they're complicated and confusingThe latest on contraceptive methods and other reproductive choices, sexually transmitted infections, and safer sexFinding, creating, and managing healthy and happy relationshipsHow to set and respect limits and boundaries, and rock consentIdentifying, preventing, or healing from abuse or assault...and much more. Whatever your gender or sexual identity, whether you've already been actively exploring your sexuality or are only just getting curious, S.E.X clearly spells out what you need and want to know--no shame, no judgement, just comprehensive and accurate info in a clear, straightforward language.

Ellie likes lots of different things. She likes listening to music and making pizza. There are also things that Ellie enjoys doing in private, like touching her vagina.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism or related conditions about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with girls and young women with autism or related conditions.

Before you get busy, you need to get educated. Thinking about having sex? Or just thinking about sex, period? Well, that's certainly a good place to start — because there's a lot to think about, and a lot to learn. And Nikol Hasler is here to help. This honest, funny, and uncensored guide covers everything from sexual orientation and masturbation to foreplay, first-time concerns, birth control, and protection against diseases. New sections in this revised edition also address online dating, sex-related bullying, important new sex-related legislation, and sexting — a topic of particular interest and concern today. No subject is off-limits and no question is taboo in this hilarious, in-depth, all-in-one guide.'What a clever, well-written, and creatively illustrated book that speaks to teens and their parents about teenage sexuality! Both the content and form are superb.'—M. Joycelyn Elders, MD, former Surgeon General of the United States

Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or special needs.

Get ready for Sex Ed 101-TayloR Puck style! Are you ready to know everything there is to know about Sex (even the rauncy, triple X details)? Intimacy is a signiture from Sex Ed Uncensored. Intimiacy is a researched-based guide, filled with hysterical narratives and commentary that will educate its readers, as well as entertain them. Based on Dr. Dennis Dailey's Circles of Sexuality, this sex ed lesson covers every aspect of human sexuality that an adolescent should know. By using urban language and extreme bluntness, TayloR entices teens with laughter while they absorb underlying morality, and learn the essential tools and material needed in order to aid them in making healthy future choices. With subject matter ranging from simple anatomy to bestiality, trained sex educator, TayloR Puck, M.S., M.Ed., answers the questions teens wouldn't dare to ask out loud. This comprehensive sex education lesson tells you the juicy details your parents and educators would never dream of teaching!

Get ready for Sex Ed 101-TayloR Puck style! Are you ready to know everything there is to know about Sex (even the rauncy, triple X details)? Sexualization is a researched-based guide, filled with hysterical narratives and commentary that will educate its readers, as well as entertain them. Based on Dr. Dennis Dailey's Circles of Sexuality, this sex ed lesson covers every aspect of human sexuality that an adolescent should know. By using urban language and extreme bluntness, TayloR entices teens with laughter while they absorb underlying morality, and learn the essential tools and material needed in order to aid them in making healthy future choices. With subject matter ranging from simple anatomy to bestiality, trained sex educator, TayloR Puck, M.S., M.Ed., answers the questions teens wouldn't dare to ask out loud. This comprehensive sex education lesson tells you the juicy details your parents and educators would never dream of teaching!

Get ready for Sex Ed 101-TayloR Puck style! Are you ready to know everything there is to know about Sex (even the rauncy, triple X details)? Sexual Identity is a researched-based guide, filled with hysterical narratives and commentary that will educate its readers, as well as entertain them. Based on Dr. Dennis Dailey's Circles of Sexuality, this sex ed lesson covers every aspect of human sexuality that an adolescent should know. By using urban language and extreme bluntness, TayloR entices teens with laughter while they absorb underlying morality, and learn the essential tools and material needed in order to aid them in making healthy future choices. With subject matter ranging from simple anatomy to bestiality, trained sex educator, TayloR Puck, M.S., M.Ed., answers the questions teens wouldn't dare to ask out loud. This comprehensive sex education lesson tells you the juicy details your parents and educators would never dream of teaching!

Fear and embarrassment prevent frank and meaningful communication on the topic of sex. Participatory theatre can break the uncomfortable silence, and with over 700 performances across Canada, Jane Heather's award-winning play Are We There Yet? has been an effective tool for teaching teen sexuality since 1998. The play and accompanying educational program were the subject of a major impact assessment where researchers from many disciplines examined how and why theatre can make change. This comprehensive, well-organized volume by two leading experts in community-based theatre offers a rich diversity of material and analysis. Theatre, Teens, Sex Ed will be a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and specialist readerships in the fields of theatre, sex education, sociology, and public health. The play appears in the volume and is available separately as a reproducible PDF. A video production of examples of theatrical participation is included on a pocketed DVD. Contributors: Shaniff Esmail, Brenda Munro, Tracy L. Bear, James McKinnon, and the Are We There Yet? Community-University Research Alliance. Jan Selman is Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She directs contemporary and original theatrical work. Jane Heather is a playwright and Associate Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta. Both have worked extensively creating theatre for change in collaboration with communities.

Get ready for Sex Ed 101-TayloR Puck style! Are you ready to know everything there is to know about Sex (even the rauncy, triple X details)? Sexual Health & Reproduction is a researched-based guide, filled with hysterical narratives and commentary that will educate its readers, as well as entertain them. Based on Dr. Dennis Dailey's Circles of Sexuality, this sex ed lesson covers every aspect of human sexuality that an adolescent should know. By using urban language and extreme bluntness, TayloR entices teens with laughter while they absorb underlying morality, and learn the essential tools and material needed in order to aid them in making healthy future choices. With subject matter ranging from simple anatomy to bestiality, trained sex educator, TayloR Puck, M.S., M.Ed., answers the questions teens wouldn't dare to ask out loud. This comprehensive sex education lesson tells you the juicy details your parents and educators would never dream of teaching!

This is a contemporary book that addresses global issues in adolescent sexuality education. With chapters from international experts in sexuality, this book provides comprehensive coverage of issues including effective sexuality education, abstinence programs, and risk prevention efforts, drawing on research currently being conducted in schools and agencies across the globe. Emphasizing “developmentally appropriate sex education”, readers will learn about adolescents'preferences for sources of sex education, as well as the timing and topics that are critical to include. Given an increasing use of social media and technology by teens, the book addresses the intersection of sexuality and technology. This includes topics such as sexting and on line victimization, and youth exposure to sexually explicit on line material. Strategies for both school and parents to implement to safe guard their youth are provided. With the wealth of knowledge from the international contributors to this book, culture and diversity are addressed throughout but especially in chapters on gender expansiveness, sexual minority youth, and youth with disabilities. Recommendations are made for how schools can implement sex education with adolescents in a way that will be meaningful and effective. Adapting evidenced based curriculum to local settings, as well as conducting evaluations is addressed so that program planners can ensure adolescents are receiving accurate and comprehensive knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. The latter part of this book addresses the issue of the training that is required of teachers who implement sexuality curriculums. In order for programs to be successful, those who deliver them need proper training and support. Readers of this book are sure to gain essential knowledge necessary to design, implement and evaluate inclusive and effective sexuality education with a large range of youths.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENSThis thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: • The male and female body as it changes and matures. • Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. • Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. • Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. • Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for Being a Teen “A frank and candid resource for adolescents.”—People “Fonda's warmth and love for the teen community is evident.”—Publishers Weekly “Clear, practical, and riveting, Being a Teen cuts away at myth, enhances teens'self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized... Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls!”—William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller Real Boys and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School“Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know.”—Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom “Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental... a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence.”—Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland “A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again.”—The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of From Diapers to Dating“Detailed, accurate and practical... an excellent resource.”—Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men

Enjoy responsibly. Sex. Sometimes it feels like everybody's doing it. Maybe you are. Maybe you're thinking about it. Maybe it's years away. Whatever. You need to be ready -- in your head, and down there. You have to know the right stuff in order to do it. Got questions? Who doesn't.'The Sex Lady'will break it down for you. • Does size matter? • How do you prevent STDs? • What birth control options are there? • If someone says they're a virgin, what does that mean? • Am I ready? Am I normal? The more you know, the easier it is to make safe -- and smart -- decisions about sex.

Be Strong, Be Smart: A Father Talks With His Daughter About Sex is a powerful book written by a father to his 14 year old daughter about her future sexual life. He talks about attitude, gender, fear, respect, anatomy, desire, orgasm, masturbation and, yes, love. This eye-opening read will appeal to parents, sons and daughters everywhere. It provides a great opportunity to read and begin a dialogue in a family. This is a must read for all parents!

Chapter 1 - Sex Education Chapter 2 - Sexual Orientation Chapter 3 - Human Sexual Activity Chapter 4 - Sexually Transmitted Disease Chapter 5 - Oral Sex Chapter 6 - Safe Sex Chapter 7 - Sexual Abstinence Chapter 8 - AIDS Chapter 9 - Sex Education in the United States

Teenagers have sex. While almost all parents understand that many teenagers are sexually active, there is a paradox in many parents'thinking: they insist their own teen children are not sexual, but characterize their children's peers as sexually-driven and hypersexual. Rather than accuse parents of being in denial, Sinikka Elliott teases out the complex dynamics behind this thinking, demonstrating that it is rooted in fears and anxieties about being a good parent, the risks of teen sexual activity, and teenagers'future economic and social status. Parents—like most Americans—equate teen sexuality with heartache, disease, pregnancy, promiscuity, and deviance and want their teen children to be protected from these things.Going beyond the hype and controversy, Elliott examines how a diverse group of American parents of teenagers understand teen sexuality, showing that, in contrast to the idea that parents are polarized in their beliefs, parents are confused, anxious, and ambivalent about teen sexual activity and how best to guide their own children's sexuality. Framed with an eye to the debates about teenage abstinence and sex education in school, Elliott also links parents'understandings to the contradictory messages and broad moral panic around child and teen sexuality. Ultimately, Elliott considers the social and cultural conditions that might make it easier for parents to talk with their teens about sex, calling for new ways of thinking and talking about teen sexuality that promote social justice and empower parents to embrace their children as fully sexual subjects.

We live in a time when kids of all ages are bombarded with age-sensitive material wherever they turn;'sexting'and bullying are on the rise at an increasingly younger age, and teen moms are'celebrified.'What is a concerned -- and embarrassed -- parent to do? With wit, wisdom, and savvy, Deborah Roffman translates her experiences gleaned from decades of teaching kids and parents, and as a mom, into strategies to help parents navigate this tricky terrain. Talk to Me First is for any parent who wants to become and remain the most credible and influential resource about sexuality in their children's lives.

Winner of the Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor's Book Award 2012!Winner of the 2011 Distinguished Publication Award of the Association for Women in Psychology!Why, despite evidence to the contrary, does the narrative of the negative consequences of teenage pregnancy, abortion and childbearing persist? This book argues that the negativity surrounding early reproduction is underpinned by a particular understanding of adolescence. It traces the invention of'adolescence'and the imaginary wall that the notion constructs between young people and adults. Macleod examines the entrenched status of'adolescence'within a colonialist discourse that equates development of the individual with the development of civilisation, and the consequent threat of degeneration that'adolescence'implies. Many important issues are explored, such as the invention of teenage pregnancy and abortion as a social problem; issues of race, culture and tradition in relation to teenage pregnancy; and health service provider practices, specifically in relation to managing risk. In the final chapter, an argument is made for a shift from the signifier'teenage pregnancy'to'unwanted pregnancy'.Using data gathered from studies worldwide, this book highlights central issues in the global debate concerning teenage pregnancy. It is ideal for academics, and students of health psychology, women's studies, nursing and sociology, as well as practitioners in the fields of youth and social work, medicine and counselling.

With a comprehensive approach that goes beyond biology, this book explores the emotions and personal values that affect teens'sexual choices. It presents teachers with ways to encourage healthy talk about sensitive subjects, provides group activities designed to get teens thinking about their choices, and includes the latest information on safe sex, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and abstinence. Helping create a safe place for adults and youth to talk about sex and sensitive topics, it gives ideas on how to work with parents and schools so everyone's values are respected, while teens still get the information they need. With topics that range from personal responsibility and values to media influences and teen pregnancy, this book's approach is'abstinence-plus'and is designed to integrate easily into any curriculum.

The C.D.C. reports that a total of 249,078 babies were born to women between the ages of 15 to 19 in 2014. According to The National Campaign, the teen pregnancy rate has decreased 64 percent between 1991 and 2015, but the rate of teenage pregnancy in United States continues to rank consistently higher than those of other western countries. This informative volume contextualizes and explores issues surrounding teen pregnancy. Chapters discuss its causes, social factors that contribute to teen pregnancy, if it is a public health problem, and the various options for pregnant teens.

'Provides basic consumer health information for teens about puberty, sexuality, reproductive health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Includes index, resource information, and recommendation for further reading.'