Ready or Not?: A Girl's Guide to Making Her Own Decisions about Dating, Love, and Sex
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In matters of the heart and decisions about sexuality, there s no universal answer key. But with bodies changing and feelings morphing at the speed of light, every teen could use some friendly, informed advice to help them navigate through these uncharted waters. Providing frank information in a highly supportive and accessible format - fun quizzes, lighthearted illustrations, and frequently asked questions - Radziszewicz helps girls to uncover their own feelings and opinions about just how much intimacy is right for them. VOYA What's cybersex? Does everyone masturbate? Are all boys sex crazed? Where can you get condoms? What if I do sex wrong? This book provides resources, contact information, and answers to thousands of questions about puberty, sex, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, homosexuality, and more. The book is divided into three parts: "Your Body and You," "Emotions and You," and "Sex and You." Each part also has information about boys. For example, boy's puberty process, genitals, and body image concerns are described. Each of the seventeen chapters begins with a brief introduction followed by a list of bulleted topics covered, allowing readers quick-and-easy access to information they want and need to read. The longest section of the book, "Sex and You," covers everything from self-analysis of sexual readiness, methods of contraception, and sex myths to rape, harassment, and sexual assault. Short, humorous quizzes such as "Test Your Sexpertise," "Boy Gauge-What's He After?", and "Body Language" take the sting out of reading about a topic that makes most people uncomfortable. Black-and-white drawings reminiscent of comic strips, often accompanied by speech bubbles and funny quips, also make the subject matter appear light-hearted. Yet the author's knowledgeable and sincere answers make the seriousness of the topic abundantly clear. The author, although she has also served as Bliss magazine's advice columnist for teens, has degrees in psychotherapy and counseling. Her expertise is evident in this title. If funding is plentiful at public and school libraries, this entry would be a good companion to similar books in this genre.
