Sexual health information for teens : health tips about sexual development, reproduction, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections : including facts about puberty, sexuality, birth control, hiv/aids, human papillomavirus, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and more / edited by Elizabeth Magill.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [399]-410) and index.
Contents:
pt. One: What to expect as you enter puberty -- 1. Everything you wanted to know about puberty -- 2. Early and late puberty -- 3. Adolescent medicine specialists -- 4. Body image and self-esteem -- 5. Gender and gender identity -- 6. Sexual attraction and orientation -- 7. Sexual relationships -- pt. Two: Protecting your sexual health -- 8. Facts on American teens' sexual and reproductive health -- 9. Risky sexual behaviors -- 10. Abuse and rape -- 11. Protecting yourself from online sexual predators -- 12. Sexual choices -- 13. Virginity : a very personal decision -- pt. Three: For girls only -- 14. The female reproductive system -- 15. Getting your period (menstruation) -- 16. Problems with your period -- 17. Breast health -- 18. When to see a gynecologist -- 19. Abnormal pap tests -- 20. Getting the HPV vaccine -- 21. Douching -- 22. Medical uses for oral contraceptives -- 23. Vaginal infections -- 24. Pelvic inflammatory disease -- 25. Ovarian cysts -- 26. Endometriosis -- 27. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -- 28. Premature ovarian failure -- 29. Lichen sclerosus -- 30. Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva -- pt. Four: For guys only -- 31. The male reproductive system -- 32. Circumcision -- 33. Penis development -- 34. Priapism -- 35. Peyronie disease -- 36. Balanitis, phimosis, and paraphimosis -- 37. Penile cancer -- 38. Testicular exams -- 39. Testicular trauma -- 40. Epididymitis and orchitis -- 41. Hypogonadism -- 42. Testicular cancer -- 43. Klinefelter syndrome -- 44. Gynecomastia -- pt. Five: Pregnancy prevention -- 45. Teen pregnancy facts -- 46. Abstinence versus comprehensive sexuality education -- 47. Birth control : an overview -- 48. Barrier birth control methods -- 49. Using condoms (male and female) -- 50. Other birth control methods -- 51. Fertility awareness -- 52. Withdrawal -- pt. Six: Sexually transmitted diseases -- 53. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) : an overview -- 54. STD prevention -- 55. Chlamydia -- 56. Gonorrhea -- 57. Syphilis -- 58. Chancroid -- 59. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) -- 60. Genital herpes -- 61. Human papillomavirus (HPV) -- 62. Hepatitis -- 63. Molluscum contagiosum -- 64. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) -- 65. Young people and HIV -- 66. HIV testing among adolescents -- 67. Pubic lice ("crabs") -- 68. Trichomoniasis -- 69. Scabies -- 70. STDs and pregnancy -- pt. Seven: If you need more information -- 71. Resources for additional information about sexual development and sexually transmitted diseases -- 72. Additional reading about sexuality and sexual health.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about puberty, sexuality, reproductive health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Includes index, resource information, and recommendation for further reading"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.