Sexual Health Information For Teens: Health Tips About Sexual Development, Reproduction, Contraception, And Sexually Transmitted Infections; Sexuality, Birth Control, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea( Series - Teen Health Series )

This resource offers facts about sexual issues today's teen face. It describes reproductive anatomy and the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty and emerging sexuality, with discussion of issues such as contraception, masturbation, and sexual orientation. It presents facts about activities that can put teens at risk for unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, and discusses the long-term consequences of untreated sexually transmitted infections. The book concludes with a directory of resources and suggestions for additional reading. Material comes from publications issued by government agencies, including the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, and from articles and documents produced by organizations such as Planned Parenthood Federation and Washington State University Health and Wellness Services.