sex education

Examines the current models of sexual education in the United States when it comes to teaching disabled teenagers. Offers lessons and advice for teens with disabilities on understanding their sexualities and understand the concept of consent, making it clear that this group--often having high rates of sexual abuse--can always say no to anything sexual. Includes a glossary.

"[Presents an illustrated look at] sex, sexuality, gender, body, consent, and many other topics for teens"-- Provided by publisher.

"Young people have the highest rate for contracting a sexually transmitted disease or STD for any age group. According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly half of the 19.7 million cases per year represent patients between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. A positive diagnosis for an STD can be scary and result in loneliness and uncertainty. However, STDs are common and can be treated or managed with medical help. Readers will learn how to cope with an STD and gain peace of mind by exploring the testing process, helpful treatments, sexual health education, and more"--Amazon.

In graphic novel format friends Mallia, Rico, Max, Sam, and Alexis talk about growing up, including sexual and gender identity, puberty, boundaries and consent, and more.

"Teens deserve clear, accurate information about sex and consent. Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a complete guide for teen readers with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, how the body and brain respond to trauma, and communication. With this comprehensive road map, teen readers will learn how to make sexual decisions that honor their sense of values and cultivate happy, healthy, and emotionally supportive relationships throughout their lives" -- Provided by publisher.

Presents expert discussions of the controversial topic of the efficacy of abstinence programs, covering a variety of arguments in order to facilitate the development of critical thinking skills, with primary and secondary sources and other resources to aid in research.

Explores both how to prevent teen pregnancy and how to thrive as a teen parent, including how to make health decisions, the importance of education, and more.

"[Presents] an illustrated children's book for ages 5 and up that makes gender identity, sexual orientation, and family diversity easy to explain to children" -- Back of cover.

"Chavez Perez draws on his own experience as a sex educator to lay out how to build positive, respectful relationships with friends and partners, and how consent factors in at every stage from introducing yourself to having healthy sexual relationships with others.

Alphabetically arranged entries address a variety of issues related to sex and human sexuality.