Book

Langford, Jo, author

The pride guide : a guide to sexual and social health for LGBTQ youth / Jo Langford.

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]

xviii, 363 pages ; 24 cm

Jo Langford offers a complete guide to sexual and social development, safety, and health for LGBTQ youth and those who love and support them. Written from a practical perspective, the author explores the realities of teen sexuality, particularly that of trans teens, and provides guidance and understanding for parents and kids alike.

Gay people -- Social aspects

Gay people -- Health and hygiene

Gay people -- Violence against

Gay men -- Social aspects

Gay men -- Health and hygiene

Gay men -- Violence against

Lesbians -- Social aspects

Lesbians -- Health and hygiene

Lesbians -- Violence against

Bisexual people -- Social aspects

Bisexual people -- Health and hygiene

Bisexual people -- Violence against

Asexual people -- Social aspects

Asexual people -- Health and hygiene

Asexual people -- Violence against

Transgender people -- Social aspects

Transgender people -- Health and hygiene

Transgender people -- Violence against

Gender identity -- Social aspects

Sexual minority youth -- Social aspects

Sexual minority youth -- Psychology

Sexual minority youth -- Violence against

Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-353) and index.

Biology -- Puberty -- If you were born with female reproductive parts -- If you were born with male reproductive parts -- Body image -- Identity and the spectrum -- Expression and the spectrum -- Coming out -- Coming out bi -- Coming out ace -- Coming out trans -- Transition -- Passing -- Dating -- Relationships -- Intimate violence -- The sex part -- Abstinence and indulgence -- Casual sex -- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -- HIV/AIDS 101 -- Safer sex -- Sexual health -- Sexual harm -- Harassment, abuse, and assault -- Personal safety -- Sexualized harm -- Coping with minority stress -- The religion thing -- If your family is unsupportive -- Online safety -- Porn -- Digital citizenship -- Why this book is necessary -- LGBTQ 101 for parents -- Is my kid gay? -- Is my child trans? -- My kid came out, now what? -- The family that transitions together -- Parenting your queer kid -- Glossary.

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