The Facts of Life: A Guide for Teens and their Families (Item #1436)
This popular booklet offers parents for preteens and teens all the information they'll need to discuss sex and sexuality in a comfortable and accurate way. In addition to basic information, this booklet provides explanations of boys' and girl's sexual feelings and anatomical growth, reproductive systems, masturbation, menstruation, sexual orientation, pregnancy, birth control, and sexually transmitted infections. Also includes information about relationships - when they're good for you, when they're not, and how to handle a breakup. 28 pages. Revised September 1999

How to Be a Good Parent (Item #2710)
Anyone who is thinking about having a child, and even those who are already parents, can learn a great deal about the real world demands of parenting from this one-of-a-kind resource. Thorough yet easy to read, it details the emotional, physical, and material resources that parents will need to raise children who will become happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults. The booklet models effective parenting practices and details the joys and challenges that all parents are likely to encounter. Checklists throughout the booklet lead readers into insightful self-explorations of their readiness to parent. 20 pages. Revised September 2004

How to Talk with Your Child About Sexuality (item #1692)
Every parent would appreciate some help when it comes to answering and anticipating the questions their children will ask about sex and sexuality from the time they're preschoolers right through adolescence. In addition to supplying answers, our helpful and reassuring introduction covers typical parental concerns: What is sexuality? Why do children need to know about it? Is there such a thing as too much information? What if I'm uncomfortable talking about sex? 12 pages. Revised April 2004

Human Sexuality: What Children Need to Know and When they Need to Know it (item #1700)
Take the mystery out of "What do I say?" with this valuable resource. This booklet helps both educators and parents ensure that children receive sexuality education information that is complete and age-appropriate. Our helpful guide looks at the information need of children - including toddlers, grade school children, younger adolescents, and older teens - and explains what children at each stage need to know about human sexuality and their own sexual development. Revised February 2002

A Young Man's Guide to Sexuality (item #1608) Our guide for young men who are sexually active (or thinking about becoming sexually active) has a nonjudgmental, "teacher-rather-than-preach" style, even as it encourages responsibility and respect between sexual partners. Its positive attitude toward sexuality will help young men cope with the social pressures and personal emotions that revolve around sex, love, and relationships. Take the "What's Your Sex I.Q.?" quiz. Revised February 2002

A Young Woman's Guide to Sexuality (item #2670)
This is a must-read for every woman who is sexually active or thinking about beginning a sexual relationship. Sexual expression is treated positively without ignoring the tremendous social pressures and often confusing emotions that surround sex, love, and relationships. Women can take the "What's Your Sex I.Q.?" quiz and sort out many of their own questions about when and whether sex is right for them. Revised October 2003

Teensex? It's Okay to Say: No Way! (item #1592) The real question is: What's right for you? You decide! You may wonder, "Why am I so eager and, at the same time, I want to hold back?" Maybe it's because you feel what millions of young people feel - sexual intercourse can be a big mistake when you're not ready. You have to make your own choice - the one that's best for you. Revised October 2003

Birth Control Choices for Teens (Item #3625)
Teens who have vaginal intercourse need to make choices about birth control. One of the great setbacks in life can be an unintended pregnancy - especially for a young woman. Planned Parenthood believes that sexual experience can be a positive source of personal enrichment and satisfaction when it is based on informed choices and mature decisions. Revised February 2004

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