Dating. Relationships. Sex. Is there any part of life you find more confusing? Your parents and the other adults in your life probably try to talk to you about all this but fall far short of being truly helpful. Honestly, they are just as baffled and confused as you are about this part of life and this is one of many reasons they do such terrible job of talking to you about it. Dating Smarts tells teens just like you the truth about dating, relationships and sex and gives you practical, real-world tips and support so you can be a kick-ass boyfriend or girlfriend. Telling kids to "wait" to have sex is just about as helpful as telling a cloud not to rain or the sun not to shine. Eventually almost everyone has sex and what you really need to know is how to navigate your way to your first time feeling confident, comfortable and clear about it. Dating Smarts will guide you through all the areas of dating and relationships you need to know and understand before making this big decision. You'll learn: - When and how you will know the time is right for you! - Other people's first time experiences - All about dating - from how to ask someone out to how to kindly say "no" if someone asks you out to how to safely escape from a terrible date - All the elements of healthy relationships so you know what to expect - The signs that show your relationship is unhealthy and how to leave - Your values about sex, dating and relationships - What a healthy vagina and penis should look like - Practical, basic information about sexually transmitted diseases and birth control - What gay, straight, bisexual and transgender really mean - Where to get help if you need it plus other great resources to keep you on top of the dating and relationship game Short and to the point, Dating Smarts will give you just enough information to feel tons smarter about your romantic life. Whether you are a girl or a guy; in a relationship or never been in one; straight, gay or something in between; there's help for you here.

It happens once for every couple, the first date. The crush, the pining, the wondering, and the daydreaming has now come to fruition. It's when two people take their growing attraction for each other to the next level, which is public acknowledgement of a romantic kind. Whether young or old, the first date will always cause jitters. This book offers the best advice, the worst-case scenarios, and the sweetest, funniest, and most "awww-worthy" moments from the dating archives. Whether on a group date or one-on-one, teens will appreciate the background they'll have obtained from this book, allowing them to graciously experience a great first date.

When it comes to going out on a date, most people know that there are certain rules of etiquette to follow, but that means more than good table manners when your date takes you out to a nice place to eat. Readers may also be surprised to learn that etiquette has a place when things get physical with your date, too. This straightforward book cuts to the chase with just a few simple rules to follow when it comes to dating, whether someone is asking a person out or being asked out.

Losing it. Popping your cherry. Handing in your V-card. First time sex is a big unknown. Will it be candlelight and rose petals or quick and uncomfortable? Is it about love or about lust? Deciding to have sex for the first time is a choice that's often fraught with anxiety and joy. But do you have anyone telling you what sex is really like? In The V-Word seventeen writers (including Christa Desir, Justina Ireland, Sara Ryan, Carrie Mesrobian, Erica Lorraine Scheidt, and Jamia Wilson) pull back the sheets and tell all, covering everything from straight sex to queer sex, diving-in versus waiting, and even the exhilaration and disappointment that blankets it all. Some of their experiences happened too soon, some at just the right time, but all paint a broad picture of what first-time sex is really like.

"You know you need to talk to your kids about sex, but don't know where to start. This is the place. When you clarify your values and beliefs about sexuality, love and relationships, you will have the solid foundation you need to totally rock the sex talks! In addition to learning how to start and continue the conversations."--

Many parents feel uncomfortable with the thought of having ‘the talk’ with their children, especially teenagers. But what many people don’t realise is how much of sexuality education has nothing to do with sex itself. In this book, Clinical Sexologist Anisa Varasteh teaches the foundations of a comprehensive sexuality education for children and teenagers and answers the most common questions young people have about sex and sexuality. Contrary to popular belief, talking about sex and sexuality does not make young people more prone to sexual experimentation. This book provides research-based evidence for how a comprehensive sexuality education is important for children’s safety, psychological and physical wellbeing. It identifies the barriers to having open conversations with children and teenagers, and outlines methods for how to overcome them. With a focus on skills, the book addresses the building blocks of sexuality education and how to develop an environment of mutual trust, it outlines key topics for discussion and the skills that children need to develop to make healthy decisions about their sexuality. Complete with practical support, including over 20 worksheets and a comprehensive list of tough questions from teenagers – and suggestions for how to address them – this book is an essential resource for parents, carers and educators who are responsible for the health, safety and development of children and teenagers.

Chad Eastham, with his typical wit and wisdom for teens, brings much sought after advice on girls’ favorite topics including dating, love, friendship, and other important stuff. Chad shines some much-needed light on these major issues for teens. Rather than let their feelings navigate them blindly through their tumultuous adolescence, Chad offers clarity, some surprising revelations, and answers to some of their biggest questions: How do I know who to date? When should I start dating? How should I start dating? Is this really love? And, Why do guys I like just want to be friends? Packed with humor that adds to the sound advice, this book will help teens make better decisions, have healthier relationships, and be more prepared for their futures. Just a few things girls will learn include: Five things you need to know about love; Eight dumb dating things even smart people do; Ten reasons why teens are unhappy; and Ten things happy teens do. Any teen can live a happier, healthier life: they just need to hear The Truth. Meets national education standards.