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All About Birth Control: A Personal Guide, Jon Knowles and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Three Rivers Press, 1998.

Everything You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Samuel G. Woods, Rosen Publishing Group, 1997.
Describes all STDs, including HIV--the consequences of being infected and where to get help.

Perspectives on Healthy Sexuality, Lifematters Press, series of 12 books for adolescents, 2000-2001.
Abstinence, Birth Control and Protection, Dating and Sex, Healthy Sexuality, Homosexuality, Influences on Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Readiness, Teen Fathers, Teen Mothers, Teen Pregnancy, Teen Sex

The Go Ask Alice Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health, Columbia University's Health Education Program, Owl Books, 1998.
Q & A--includes relationships, sexuality, sexual health, emotional health, fitness and nutrition, alcohol and drugs, and general health questions.

Smart Sex, Jessica Vitkus and Marjorie Ingall, Pocket Books, 1998.
Provides sexuality information on myths, virginity, masturbation, consent, intercourse, sexual orientation, birth control, safer sex, STDs, pregnancy, sexual harassment, and rape.

The Teen Body Book: A Guide to Your Changing Body, Judie Lewellen, Contemporary Publishing Group, 1999.
Basic information for boys and girls about puberty, intercourse, contraception, conception, STDs, physical and emotional health.

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships, 3rd Edition, Ruth Bell, Times Books, 1998.
Revised version discusses teen sexuality and development, including relationships, violence, substance abuse, birth control, pregnancy, and STDs.

The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality, Michael J. Basso, Fairview Press, 1997.
Presented in a Q & A format--addresses sexuality, anatomy, contraception, sexual behavior, STDs, love, how to make love, drugs, rape, abortion, sexual orientation, conception and birth.

The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide: The Real Deal on Girls, Growing Up, and Other Guy Stuff, Jeremy Daldry, Little Brown and Company, 1999.
Discusses basic information about sexuality--love, dating, sexual orientation, relationships, intimacy, puberty, emotions, confidence, and peer pressure.

It's OK to Say No: Choosing Sexual Abstinence, Eleanor H. Ayer, Rosen Publishing Group, 2000.

Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Abstinence, Barbara A. Moe, Rosen Publishing Group, 1998.

"I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?", Robert W. Buckingham, Dr., Ph.D. and Mary P. Derby, R.N., M.P.H., Prometheus Books, 1997.
Discussion of teenagers' options when faced with an unplanned pregnancy; combines medical information about abortion and prenatal care, detailed advice about adoption, and in-depth coverage of the responsibilities of parenthood.

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Thanks to all who participated in the FFYR: Protect Yourself "Online Talk Show" hosted by SuChin Pak with Real World's Trishelle, Steven, and Leslie Kantor, a sexual health expert. Check back to view the entire discussion.

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