S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College

Fabulous book. I just gave copies to my sons, 14 and 18, and I'm convinced it's the only sex education book they will need from now well into their 20s. I gave each of them a copy along with this note: "Mom and I are giving you this book, and the notes here, so that you have a great source of factual information about sex and relationships all in one place. "We know you have had quite a bit of "sex ed" already at school, but there is always more to learn, and after looking around, we think this is one of the best resources. It goes well beyond what school teaching offers, and does a better job than I could even in hours of conversation. It's not easy for parents to talk to kids about sex, so this book at least gets the right information out to you and then opens the door for questions and discussion, whenever you want. I have been married once before and was in various other relationships, so I know a lot about this stuff and I want you to know I am totally open to questions and discussion, any time. "Mom and I like this book because it's really straightforward and very complete, and also free of any judgmental or moralistic viewpoints. Mom and I both think that's the best approach. You have both been raised to be good and moral persons, so you will use your own "gut" (and advice from us, whenever you want it), to choose what you think is right for yourself and the people close to you. "Giving you this book is not a substitute for talking about these issues whenever we want or need to. In the meantime, here are some tips on sections that we think you should definitely read ..." From there I went on to highlight the "must read" sections (safe sex, contraception, consent, etc) and told them we would talk about these. It's a great book and offers comprehensive information in a matter-of-fact, adult manner and in a format that's easy to flip through to find what you're looking for.

Talking about sex is hard. Talking about sex with your teen is nearly impossible, if you ask me. After months of struggling through and trying to follow the advice of inserting "the talk" into normal conversation or using songs as springboards for discussion, I finally took a friend's advice and ordered this book. It has been a great investment. Not only does Corinna have chapters on just about everything you can imagine--from homosexuality to sexual abuse to friends with benefits to Internet dating to fisting--she gives the information factually and in a way that isn't embarrassing. She also tells how to be safe every step of the way, both emotionally and physically. I like that my daughter can look up answers on her own and that she and I can use the book to discuss various topics. I also like that the book has information for years to come. It's definitely got a more liberal take on things, but then this is a very different world we live in. As long as you have a loving relationship with your teen, then the book will provide a wealth of helpful information that can be balanced with discussions at home about what he or she is comfortable with and what your personal feelings are. Lack of knowledge is not better in these situations and neither is forbidding kids to do things. I highly recommend this book and consider it an important sex ed tool.

I purchased this for my daughter (16 at the time), who has been a long term relationship (long term being subjective for high school). She's found this book quite helpful and has approached me about a few of the items that she felt needed additional clarification. It is a VERY detailed book. Parents if certain topics make you squeamish, this book will handle those topics for you. If you have certain topics you'd rather not introduce to your teen, then I hope you can shelter them a bit longer. Honestly though, with the ability to search (and view) just about any topic online, I'm not sure how well any parent can really "shelter" their teen from knowledge. My son, who is a good two and half years younger than my daughter, has shocked me with how well-informed he is about certain things. It's been to the point sometimes that he belittes his older sister for being so naive. I find this a bit disconcerting as a mom, but I guess it's to be expected. I try not to kid myself as to what teens think and do in high school so I've tried to be as open as I can with them. This book has been one of the tools I've used. My hubs did thumb through the book before I gave it to my daughter. He looked a little green around the edges at some of the items included, but did not balk at handing it over. I'm sure he didn't want to have to discuss or answer any questions related to those topics. Hah!

I had been searching for information on how to have the "Talk" with our daughter. I wanted to be sure it wasn't going to be just me saying a few words. I wanted those words to get through and matter. We approached it as a school/learning type setting. She would read 1-2 chapters (which I had already read) then I would give her a worksheet I did on those chapters. This way if she was embarrassed, and as close as we are she was at first, she could write it down for me. After the first few chapters we were openly discussing. This is what worked for us. Parents there is no right or wrong way. Just be sure they receive that information from YOU and not some locker room non truth or worse.

Enfin un livre d'éducation sexuelle inclusif, réaliste et... drôle ! Loin des cours d'éducation sexuelle écrit par et pour des extraterrestres, Corinna aborde le côté mécanique/biologique de la sexualité sans trop s'y attarder (après avoir quand même balayé quelques idées reçues) pour ensuite aborder tous les sujets possibles et imaginables liés de près ou de loin au sexe (consentement, grossesse, a/homo/bi/trans-exualité, représentation, image du corps, dimension émotionnelle, plaisir, relations, SM...) sans jamais tomber dans le jugement de valeur ou la condescendance. Un livre d'une rare qualité à mettre entre toutes les mains!

Youth Worker with three kids here... this is an amazing book to have on the shelf. This is geared towards high school kids and adults. Unlike most resources we all had growing up this one is honest and straightforward with no guilt or shame included. I know quite a few adults (30's and 40's) who have learned from this book!

This book is easy to read, entertaining and informational. Great for any high school, college, or university student who want to know more about sexual health.

Better sex education for teens than school can provide.