A comprehensive, contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens have. Have your parents had "the talk" with you, but you were too embarrassed to ask any questions? Do you ever leave Sex Ed class more confused than before you walked in? Are there things your friends have said and you are not sure if they are true or false? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you are not alone. Puberty is a lot to deal with by itself-your body and mind are going through immense changes, making it sometimes feel like you are on a rollercoaster and can't get off. Throw questions about sex into the mix, and this time of life can be downright confusing. 50% of teens feel too embarrassed to talk to their parents about sex, and out of those that do have the "birds and bees" discussion with their parents, 52% said the "talk" wasn't up to snuff. So that leaves over half of all teens with questions and concerns that go left unanswered, not knowing where to turn but to the media and their friends... and we all know that those aren't always the most helpful places to get answers to our most pressing concerns. That's where this book comes in handy. In this book, you will discover: How and why your body is changing, including what these changes mean for your reproductive organs and the possibility of pregnancyThe different categories of gender identification and sexual orientation and why its normal to question your sexuality as a teenagerSex - the whats, hows, whys, and everything in between so you can make informed decisions when the time comesExplanations of all the different STIs, including signs, symptoms, and testing optionsThe different birth control options available - from abstinence to UTIs and everything in betweenThe importance of condoms for protecting against STIs and preventing pregnancyThe ways in which your friendships and family relationships change during your teen years and why these changes occurQualities to look for in romantic relationships and how to set healthy boundaries with your partnerHow society and culture affect our perceptions of self and sex and how to counteract these idealsThe truth about taboo subjects like masturbation20 common beliefs about sex, masturbation, and STIs - what's true and what's false
And much more. Understanding your body and all of the different subjects that surround sex is the best way to be informed so that you can avoid contracting an STI and prevent teenage pregnancy. Kn