Endorsed by the Family Planning Association, this book is an illustrated guide for today's sexually aware teenagers. For them, sex is a minefield. They want to know how to handle sex, whether the myths they hear are true, what everything looks like, and what's normal. The authors, parents themselves, explain the physical changes that occur and deal perceptively with the emotions, self-doubts and pressures of this volatile time. They give practical information on creating good relationships, dealing with peer pressure, making emotional decisions, what intercourse is like, contraceptive choices, and practising safe sex. The emphasis throughout is on helping teenagers to develop mature and happy relationships.

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 1994 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

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This book has the following chapters: Part 1 Know your body: Becoming a woman; Female body and reproduction; Becoming a man; Male body and reproduction; Sensuality; Your changing feelings; Sexual orientation. Part 2 Relationships and Emotions: Making a relationship; Emotional decisions; Ending a relationship. Part 3 What happend during sex: Intercourse; the first time; Enjoying sex; Sexual difficulties. Part 4 Contraception: Types; the pill and hormonal methods; Male and female condoms; choosing contraception. Part 5 Pregnancy: Implications of parenthood; How pregnancy starts; Childbirth; Unplanned pregnancies. Part 6 Sex and health: Looking after your body; AIDS; other STDs; Visiting a clinic. Part 7 Problem areas: Sex and the law; child abuse; Sexual harassment; Rape and indecent assault; Sources of help.