sexual behavior

"The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls . . . This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators"--Dust jacket.

Presents a story based on the true diary entries of Mary Rose, who wrote these journals between the ages of fifteen and seventeen. Mary struggles with loneliness, drugs, bullying, and a soul-hurting secret.

How big of a concern is teen pregnancy in today's society? What options do teens have once they get pregnant? This controversial issue is examined in depth, presenting young adults with information from all sides of the debate. Graphs and full-color photographs highlight the discussion of the underlying social factors that are the root causes of teen pregnancy to make readers better informed about these issues. A list of websites gives pregnant teens resources to turn to for support and advice.

Provides an in-depth look at the rates of teen pregnancy around the world, and the resources and support available for new moms.

Today's teenagers are the first generation to go through adolescence online. The internet, social media and free online pornography have dramatically altered how young people interact with each other and learn about sex, yet parents have been offered little information about the new dating landscape. This book aims to fill that gap. Through their professional work with young people, their parents and teachers - and their experiences with their own children - authors Deana Puccio and Allison Havey know what makes today's teenagers tick. In this book, they share their experience and show you how to have positive, meaningful conversations with your teenage children around sex, social media, pornography, body image, consent and safety.

An ordinary fifteen-year-old Australian kid, who enjoys riding his dirt bike and wants to be a photographer, becomes confused about his sexuality when he finds he is attracted to a gay friend of his older brother.

Provides information and advice to teens and young adults on the issues of sex, STDs, ethics, teen pregnancy, and other topics.

A collection of true stories in which teenagers talk about their experiences with obsessive love, tormented love, bittersweet love, and love against all odds.

Provides information and guidance for teenagers on sexual health, covering such topics as male and female physiology, sex, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, rape, abusive and healthy relationships, birth control options, and peer and media pressure.

Alexis Singer shares the story of how she became caught up in a dangerous, emotionally dependent relationship with an online predator after a difficult junior year left her feeling lonely and vulnerable.