If you have a teenage boy, there’s a 50 percent chance that he’s already sexually active, and a 33 percent chance that he’s been solicited by an online predator in the past year. How prepared is he for the risks and realities of sex?
Unflinchingly honest, unfailingly complete, immensely readable (and often funny), Spare Me ‘The Talk’! is the first book of its kind by a guy, for guys ages 12-24, and for parents of boys as young as 8. With real-world stats and tips for both parents and their sons, this is not the typical, “what’s happening down there?” book with a blue cover instead of a pink one. It’s a comprehensive crash course for boys on staying safe ― emotionally, mentally, and physically ― while navigating the danger-laden worlds of teenage sex and sexuality in a digital age. Your teen will learn proven, effective ways to: <ul>
<li>Avoid pregnancy, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections</li> <li>Stay safe online and avoid sexual harm</li> <li>Ask someone out (and let someone down easy)</li> <li>Understand bodies and body issues, both male and female</li> <li>Accept that sexuality comes in all shapes and sizes</li> <li>Know the consequences of abstinence, indulgence, and everything in between</li> <li>Decide what is right for him, remaining true to himself and respectful of others</li> </ul>
With a strong moral compass, veteran sex educator Jo Langford offers a powerful supplement to those notoriously awkward parent-guy sex talks, answering the tough questions that teenage guys really have ― but are too embarrassed to ask. Spare Me ‘The Talk’! is the newly revised and updated edition of Langford's The Sex-EDcylopedia (which is no longer in print), and includes critical new information about the constantly-evolving digital world, including social media, cyberbullying and video game culture.

Spare Me 'The Talk'!: A Guy's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up

Self-Help

Langford, Jo

Relationships

Parent Map

If you have a teenage girl, there’s a 50 percent chance she’s already sexually active and a 33 percent chance she’s been solicited by an online predator in the past year. How prepared is she for the risks and realities of sex?
You hold in your hands a comprehensive crash course for girls into staying safe ― emotionally, mentally, and physically ― while navigating the danger-laden worlds of teenage sex and sexuality in a digital age. This book is the first of its kind for girls and young women ages 12-24, and for parents of girls as young as 8.Your teen will learn proven, effective ways to: <ul>
<li>Avoid pregnancy, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections</li> <li>Stay safe online and avoid sexual harm</li> <li>Ask someone out (and let someone down easy)</li> <li>Understand bodies and body issues, both male and female</li> <li>Accept that sexuality comes in all shapes and sizes</li> <li>Know the consequences of abstinence, indulgence, and everything in between</li> <li>Decide what is right for her, remaining true to herself and respectful of others</li> </ul>
In language that’s relatable, unflinchingly honest (and often funny), veteran sex educator Langford offers a powerful supplement to those notoriously awkward parent-daughter sex talks, answering the tough questions that teenage girls really have ― but would rather die than ask.
Jo Langford is a certified counselor and sex educator who for two decades has provided outreach programs in high schools, residential medical, and psychiatric settings. He is the author of Spare Me the Talk: A Guy’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up, a Sex Offender Treatment Provider and adjunct faculty for Saybrook University’s Washington campus. He can be reached at beheroes.net.

Spare Me 'The Talk’! A Girl’s Guide: A Girl’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

With humor and an emphasis on responsibility, Spare Me 'The Talk'! A Guy's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up is a comprehensive crash course in sex and sexuality, written for guys, by a guy. This updated and expanded version is unflinchingly honest and perfect for a teen just interested in the facts, or a parent wanting to start the conversation.If you have a teenage boy, there’s a 50 percent chance that he’s already sexually active, and a 33 percent chance that he’s been solicited by an online predator in the past year. How prepared is he for the risks and realities of sex? Unflinchingly honest, unfailingly complete, immensely readable (and often funny), Spare Me ‘The Talk’! is the first book of its kind by a guy, for guys ages 12-24, and for parents of boys as young as 8.With real-world stats and tips for both parents and their sons, this is not the typical, “what’s happening down there?” book with a blue cover instead of a pink one. It’s a comprehensive crash course for boys on staying safe ― emotionally, mentally, and physically ― while navigating the danger-laden worlds of teenage sex and sexuality in a digital age.Your teen will learn proven, effective ways to: Avoid pregnancy, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infectionsStay safe online and avoid sexual harmAsk someone out (and let someone down easy)Understand bodies and body issues, both male and femaleAccept that sexuality comes in all shapes and sizesKnow the consequences of abstinence, indulgence, and everything in betweenDecide what is right for him, remaining true to himself and respectful of othersWith a strong moral compass, veteran sex educator Jo Langford offers a powerful supplement to those notoriously awkward parent-guy sex talks, answering the tough questions that teenage guys really have ― but may be too embarrassed to ask.

ParentMap

Sex education materials meant to explain important basics to kids are too-often not written with an empathic understanding of what those basics are. This is particularly obvious regarding books that include LGBTQ identities. Even when they do hit the mark, many have a limited scope and don't take into account the practical realities of developing sexuality. The Pride Guide is written explicitly for the almost ten percent of teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any of the unique identities that are not heterosexual/ cisgendered. It explores sex, dating, relationships, puberty, and both physical and online safety in one resource. The issue, today, is not whether or not queer youth will get sex education. The issue is how and where they will gather information and whether or not the information they gather with be applicable, unreliable, or exploitative. Equipping teens and their families with knowledge and self-confidence, this work provides the best protection against the unfortunate consequences that sometimes accompany growing up with an alternative gender or identity. With real-world information presented in a factual and humorous way, responsible adults can teach queer youth to (and how to) protect themselves, to find resources, to explore who they are, and to interact with the world around them while being true to themselves and respectful of others. Written with these issues in mind, The Pride Guide covers universal topics that apply to everyone, such as values clarification, digital citizenship, responsibility, information regarding abstinence as well as indulgence, and an understanding of the consequences and results of both action and inaction. For LGBTQ youth, this is a resource containing information on the unique issues queer youth face regarding what puberty looks like (particularly for trans youth), dating skills and violence, activism, personal safety, and above all, pride. Parents and other supportive adults who are motivated to educate themselves and who are interested in gaining some tools and skills around making these necessary conversations less uncomfortable and more effective will benefit from this book. The go-to resource for making informed decisions, The Pride Guide is indispensable for teens, parents, educators, and others hoping to support the safe journey of LGBTQ teens on their journey of discovery.

The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social Health for LGBTQ Youth

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

The Pride Guide is written explicitly for the almost 10 percent of teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any of the unique identities that are not heterosexual/cisgendered. It explores sex, dating, relationships, puberty, and both physical and online safety in one resource. The go-to resource for making informed decisions, The Pride Guide is indispensable for teens, parents, educators, and others hoping to support the safe journey of LGBTQ teens on their journey of discovery. Book jacket.

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Spare Me 'The Talk'!: A Guy's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up

Spare Me 'The Talk’! A Girl’s Guide: A Girl’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up

Spare Me 'The Talk'!: A Guy's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up

The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social Health for LGBTQ Youth

The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social Health for LGBTQ Youth