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A dictionary of sex terms, from abdomen and abortion to zits and zygote. Includes crossword puzzles, word searches, and quizzes.
Provides definitions of the scientific terms for the sexual organs, the processes of sex and reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and other aspects of sex and adolescence.
As it explores the real world issues of teen sexuality--the biological facts, social pressures, changing morality, and life-threatening dangers--this sensible, no-nonsense guide to coping with the questions, concerns, and realities of adolescent sex in the '90s provides practical, relevant advice for parents on how to keep the lines of communication open.
Published yearly and based on requests by adolescents, this document provides a list of approximately 1,250 books in the New York Public Library for teenagers; each source is followed by a brief description. New titles for 1994 are marked with an asterisk. Some of the subjects covered under five broad divisions (the creative spirit, science, here/now, one world, and action and adventure) are: humor, science fiction and fantasy, drama, dance, art and architecture, music, mystery and suspense, horror, poetry, film, photography and video, historical fiction, novels and short stories, science in general, archaeology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, the mind, mathematics, computers, crime and justice, drugs, overcoming odds, war and peace, world history and social studies, crafts and games, and sports. An index of titles is included. (Author/AEF)
Most Americans agree that today's teenagers need some kind of sexuality education. But how the subject should be taught is a matter that can cause heated disagreements. This anthology debates the views of those adults who think students should be taught that abstinence is the only option where sex is concerned as well as those who think teenagers need to be taught a more comprehensive sex education curriculum.
A progressive, effective, and responsible approach to sex education for parents and teens that challenges traditional teaching models and instead embraces 21st century realities by promoting healthy sexuality, values, and body image in young people. Sex education today generally falls into one of two categories: abstinence-only or abstinence-based education—both of which tend to withhold important, factual information and leave young adults ill-equipped to make safe decisions. Al Vernacchio, a high school sexuality educator who holds a Master’s degree in Human Sexuality from the University of Pennsylvania, has created a new category: sex-positive education. In For Goodness Sex, he refutes the “disaster prevention” model of sex ed, offering a progressive and realistic approach: Sexuality is a natural part of life, and healthy sexuality can only develop from a sex-positive, affirming appreciation. Curious yet fearful of being judged, young people turn to peers, the Internet, and the media, where they receive problematic messages about sex: boys are studs, girls are sluts; real sex should be like porn; hookups are better than relationships. Without a broader understanding to offset these damaging perceptions, teenagers are dangerously unprepared intellectually and emotionally to grow and develop as sexual beings. For Goodness Sex offers the tools and insights adults need to talk young people and help them develop healthy values and safe habits. With real-life examples from the classroom, exercises and quizzes, and a wealth of sample discussions and crucial information, Vernacchio offers a guide to sex education for the twenty-first century.
This document continues a 64-year tradition by listing books for adolescents, arranged by subjects that teenagers have asked about in library visits. The browsing list contains approximately 1,250 books, about 350 of which are new listings, marked for the reader's convenience. Approximately 100 sections contain the entries, grouped into the following broader sections: (1) The Creative Spirit; (2) Science; (3) Here/Now; (4) One World; and (5) Action and Adventure. For each of these sections, a few titles have been annotated in some depth, but most entries provide only a brief note. New in 1993 are sections on "being gay" and the holocaust. New titles on Vietnam and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are of particular interest. All of the books have been read and selected by librarians in young adult services. (SLD)
A guide to sex education and contemporary sexual ethics answers common questions that teens have about such topics as dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety.
