Sexual Health - A Reference Handbook

Sexual Health provides teenagers with a comprehensive review of common problems related to sexual health, offering suggestions and resources for understanding and working through those issues. What are the major types of sexually transmitted diseases and how are they contracted and treated? How effective are different types of contraception? How do you recognize the stages of puberty? The defining feelings of sexual orientation? This candid, authoritative handbook is designed to serve young people as a reliable, enlightening source of answers to questions like these as they navigate the often confusing transition from adolescence to physical maturity. In addition to being a go-to resource on common problems related to sexual health, this welcomed volume considers a number of related issues and controversies, including sex education, the "morning after" pill, condoms in schools, and more. It also includes information on various organizations that have an interest in adolescent sexual health, as well as wide range of additional resources in print and online.

About the author

David Newton taught high school and college chemistry, physical science, human sexuality, and social issues in science courses for 40 years.

Product details

• Authors: David Newton, David E Newton, David E. Newton, Newton David E.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2009
• EAN: 9781598843668
• ISBN: 978-1-59884-366-8
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: Contemporary World Issues; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality, HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference, Sex & sexuality, sex manuals, Sex and sexuality: advice and issues, Health and Wellness: Love, Sex, and Sexuality