Okay, it's a fact. God made guys and girls different in more ways than just the physical. But how different could we really be? After all, we are all made in His image, right? Well, yes, but let's just say that guys and girls view the world in such different ways, that it's a miracle we communicate at all. What's worse is that girls this age often think they know what makes guys tick. That couldn't be more wrong! Chad Eastham tells it like it is . . . to girls . . . from a guy's perspective. A...
Purity doesn't mean playing the game of How Far Is Too Far. A pure life is a full life-one that goes way beyond the ideas of dating, sex, and being a "good girl," and focuses instead on what it means to be your true, powerful self.Purity can feel like a dirty word sometimes. After all, who wants to be told what not to do, how not to be, and who not to spend time with? Haven't we proven women are smart, strong, and able to make their own decisions? But the reality is, what we've always been taugh...
The Bare Naked Truth
by Rebekah Joy Martin and Bekah Hamrick Martin
The Truth About Sex and Waiting ... UncoveredPurity. Sex. Boys. Waiting. There's something about those words that makes everything complex in a heartbeat, and raises more questions than answers. Is there something wrong with me if I don't kiss a boy after a date? Or am I doomed if I DID? What if waiting is just a one-way trip to life as a crazy cat woman? And what if I tend to, um, think about a certain boy in a certain way? It seems that the lady at church and your friends have two very differe...
Inspired by Chelsea Crockett’s popular YouTube channel, Your Own Beautiful is a life, faith, and beauty guide, filled with her trademark tips on makeup and style alongside full-color photos, how-tos, and more to help young women with all the big issues they face—from self-confidence and friendship to following your dreams. With her signature grace and wit, Chelsea tackles tough questions through uplifting messages influenced by her faith and life experiences in Your Own Beautiful. “Funny, helpf...
Bronze Medal Winner for Young Adult Nonfiction, 2016 Foreword INDIES Book Awards Silver award winner in the Eureka! Children's Nonfiction Awards 2017 National Indie Excellence Award Winner for Young Adult Nonfiction Best Typographic Cover and Best in Show in Washington Book Publisher’s Design and Effectiveness Awards "There’s a good chance you’ve had the “sex talk” with your parents. Or not. Or learned about human reproduction in health class. Or maybe you’ve heard a lot about dating, sex...
Sex: An Uncensored Introduction provides honest, in-depth information about sex, sexual orientation, masturbation, foreplay, birth control options, and protection against disease. This revised and updated edition includes updated information about everything from STIs to new sex-related legislation as well as brand new sections on sexting, online dating and safety, and sex-related bullying of all kinds. The hilariously straightforward contents of the book will be augmented by a new foreword writ...
Nadie tiene que saberlo excepto tú: El libro para sanar tu corazón / Nobody Has to Know but You
by Madame M. Rouge
Nadie tiene que saber el contenido de este libro, excepto tú. Sus páginas son un lugar seguro para ti. La vida está llena de altibajos, y a veces nos enfrentamos a situaciones difíciles que nos hunden y hacen que nos sintamos desesperadas. Si has pasado por una ruptura amorosa, la pérdida de una amistad, una pelea familiar o cualquier otro momento difícil y estás buscando una manera de superar este periodo complicado y mirar al futuro con esperanza y optimismo, este libro es para ti. En...
Sex is complicated. Like, really complicated. And as a teen, you need trusted resources to help you navigate sexual issues without shame, guilt, or judgement. 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 boundar...
Gender Identity Workbook for Teens
by Andrew Maxwell Triska, Lcsw
Does 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, pornogra...
HONEST: Everything They Don't Tell You About Sex, Relationships and Bodies
by Milly Evans
Sex is EVERYWHERE. So why don't we talk about it properly? A bare-all, refreshingly honest guide for teens, written by someone who isn't thirty years older than you. Being a teen is tough enough without having to navigate the minefields of discovering sex, love and bodies. And let's be real: sex education at school doesn't always cut it. Sex educator and journalist Milly Evans is here to help - as a young adult who is still figuring life out, she knows exactly what teens are going through. And s...
When she moves to a new city, Karen meets Allison - and true love blossoms for them both for the first time. But how can they live with this strange love? Or is it strange? Allison's parents are supportive, but what about Karen's? Mom wants everybody to be happy while Dad wants everything 'normal'. Things become very sticky when a schoolmate threatens Karen and thrusts her into danger.
The non-judgemental, no-silly-questions-guide to sex! There’s no denying it – sex can be tricky... and talking about sex can feel weird and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be! Welcome to Sex is packed with honest advice on everything you need to know about sex. It’s inclusive, reassuring and all about keeping sex fun, real, and shame-free. With case studies, first person accounts and questions from real teens, it will help readers navigate their sexual debuts with confidence! ...
Did you know it was once illegal to use, distribute, or even talk about birth control in parts of the United States? Follow the struggle for reproductive rights across the centuries, starting with early history's birth control practices. Examine turning points in the twentieth century, including the fight for legalizing access to birth control, the arrival of the Pill, and the US Supreme Court decision granting women the constitutional right to abortion. See how these historic events set the lan...
*EXCERPT FEATURED IN TEEN VOGUE* A rich resource with potential to support courageous exploration among high school and college students. —KIRKUS REVIEWS Following up Slut, her explosive 2015 play and guidebook for combating sexism and sexual violence, Katie Cappiello turns her perceptive eyes and ears to the lived experiences of young men as they try on sexuality and masculinity.Compassionate and piercingly insightful, this play and guidebook razes rape culture, interrogates traditional n...
This new series provides thorough, factual information about drugs specifically aimed at teenagers. The series aims to educate young people about a range of drugs by providing clear information that does not patronise, over-simplify or judge. The books include: - a realistic range of real-life case studies and experiences - detailed information on the effects of drug-taking on the individual and society - details of organisations who can provide support or provide more information
In the two years since his mother left him with his grandparents in Des Moines, Washington, Sam has avoided making friends and perfected the art of being a slacker, but being paired with a frightening new student for a slam poetry unit transforms his life. In the two years since his mother left him with his grandparents, Sam has avoided making friends and perfected the art of being a slacker, but being paired with a frightening new student for a slam poetry unit transforms his life.
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets
by Larry Smith and Rachel Fershleiser
One life. Six words. What's yours? True tales of love, loss, good friends, and bad hair days filled Not Quite What I Was Planning, the New York Times bestselling first book in the Six-Word Memoir series-and an international phenomenon. Some of the most compelling were by teens, so now SMITH Magazine has compiled a book written entirely by these bold, brash truth-tellers. From cancer to creativity, prom dates to promiscuity, and breaking hearts to breaking laws, the memoirs in this collection rev...
In 2015, the world watched as soccer star Abby Wambach kissed her wife after the US women's World Cup victory. Milwaukee Brewers' minor league first baseman David Denson came out as gay. And Caitlyn (born Bruce) Jenner, an Olympic decathlete, came out as transgender. It hasn't always been this way. Many great athletes have stayed in the closet their whole lives, or at least until retirement. Social attitudes, institutional policies, and laws are slow to change, but they are catching up. Together...
On June 28 1969, around one o'clock in the morning, New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village, New York...What happened that night would come to be a defining moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and for queer people everywhere. From the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde to the birth of Pride and queer pop culture, Rainbow Revolutions charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals...