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"Longtime therapist and sex educator Langford has written an indispensable guide to a universe of things sexual and social for LGBTQ+ youth and their parents or caregivers." Booklist, Starred Review • Jo Langford offers a complete guide to sexual and social development, safety, and health for LGBTQ youth and those who love and support them.
List of contents
PART ONE: "BORN THIS WAY"
Chapter 1. Biology
Chapter 2. Puberty
Chapter 3. If You Were Born With Female Reproductive Parts
Chapter 4: If You Were Born With Male Reproductive Parts
Chapter 5: Body Image
PART TWO: "TRUE COLORS"
Chapter 6. Identity and the Spectrum
Chapter 7. Expression and the Spectrum
PART THREE: "I'M COMING OUT"
Chapter 8. Coming Out
Chapter 9. Coming Out Bi
Chapter 10. Coming Out Ace
Chapter 11. Coming Out Trans
Chapter 12. Transition
Chapter 13. Passing
PART FOUR: "LETS HAVE A KIKI"
Chapter 14. Dating
Chapter 15. Relationships
Chapter 16. Intimate Violence
PART FIVE: "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW"
Chapter 17. The Sex Part
Chapter 18. Abstinence and Indulgence
Chapter 19. Casual Sex
PART SIX: "CLOSER TO FINE'
Chapter 21. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Chapter 22. HIV/AIDS 101
Chapter 23. Safer Sex
Chapter 24. Sexual Health
PART SEVEN: "DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY"
Chapter 25. Sexual Harm
Chapter 26. Harassment, Abuse & Assault
Chapter 27. Personal Safety.
PART EIGHT: "I WILL SURVIVE"
Chapter 28. SexualIZED Harm
Chapter 29. Coping with Minority Stress
Chapter 30. The Religion Thing
Chapter 31. If Your Family Is Unsupportive...
PART NINE: "(SUPERMODEL) YOU BETTER WORK
Chapter 32: Online Safety
Chapter 33: Porn
Chapter 34. Digital Citizenship
PART TEN: "WE ARE FAMILY" [FOR PARENTS]
Chapter 35. LGBTQ 101 for Parents
Chapter 36. Is My Kid Gay?
Chapter 37. Is My Child Trans?
Chapter 38. My Kid Came Out, Now What?
Chapter 39. The Family That Transitions Together...
Chapter 40. Parenting Your Queer Kid
About the author
Jo Langford, MA, is a dad, Master's-level therapist, and sex educator for tweens, teens, and parents, in Seattle, Washington. He is the author of the Spare Me, 'The Talk'!, series - guides to sex, relationships and growing up for modern teens and their parents. More about his work to promote healthy, positive, and safe sexual and social behavior can be found at his website, Beheroes.net.
Summary
Jo Langford offers a complete guide to sexual and social development, safety, and health for LGBTQ youth and those who love and support them. Written from a practical perspective, the author explores the realities of teen sexuality, particularly that of trans teens, and provides guidance and understanding for parents and kids alike.
