Synopsis
Defines sexual health terms and explains bodily functions, changes that take place with puberty, reproductive health for girls and for boys, sexuality and social issues, preventing pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Reviews
Grade 9 Up--This excellent and comprehensive overview presents clear facts, arming readers with accurate information and equipping them to make wise personal choices. The articles are drawn from publications issued by government agencies such as the CDC, FDA, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the Office on Women's Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Other documents come from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S., Consumer Health Interactive, and other organizations. Full citation information is provided on the first page of each chapter. The book covers such topics as puberty, reproductive health, sexuality and social issues, pregnancy prevention, and sexually transmitted diseases. Readers with questions about what is normal and what isn't will find answers here. Sidebars include "It's a Fact!!" and "Quick Tip," while "Weird Words" define technical terms. Separate chapters list Internet resources and organizations. An excellent index completes the book. While lacking the visual splash of Ruth Bell's Changing Bodies, Changing Lives (Times, 1998), Sexual Health approaches its subject with appropriate seriousness and offers easily accessible advice and information.--Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS
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