Description |
xxi, 362 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Ch. 1. Our Sexuality -- Ch. 2. Our Sexual Traditions, Beliefs, and History - Some Perspectives -- Ch. 3. Our Sexual Bodies -- Ch. 4. Our Sexual Journey through Life -- Ch. 5. Our Sexual Feelings - the Psychology of Sex -- Ch. 6. Our Sexual Health - Taking Care of Our Bodies -- Ch. 7. Planning Our Families -- Ch. 8. The Laws That Affect Our Sex Lives -- The History of Planned Parenthood Federation of America -- Resources: Organizations, Hot Lines, and Web Sites |
Summary |
All About Sex is organized in thematic sections; each chapter deals in a user-friendly way with everything from sexual orientation to sexual science, from the psychology of sex to laws affecting our sexuality, and from orgasm to family planning. Very simple and concrete language is used to explain the complexities of human sexuality; All About Sex is meant to be understandable to younger members of the family and to facilitate family communication and education. The overall purpose of the book is to normalize sex and help families establish sexual values and encourage responsible sexual behaviors. Charts, illustrations, and resources annotate the text and are presented in a reassuring way that will make it acceptable to place All About Sex openly on the family bookshelf. Comprehensive, accurate, straightforward, and sensitive, All About Sex will be an important and valued resource to educators as well as families |
Notes |
"Planned Parenthood"--Cover |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-317) and index |
Subject |
Sex instruction for teenagers.
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Sex instruction for women.
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Sex instruction.
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Author |
Knowles, Jon.
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Moglia, Ronald Filiberti.
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
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LC no. |
97027334 |
ISBN |
0609801465 (alk. paper) |
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