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Let's Talk about It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Matthew Nolan, Erika Moen

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bigfrickingswede's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A solid, overall looks at relationships, sex, and intimacy: it does a good job of approaching those in a way that is healthy for each person (really emphasizes how what works for some people does not work for others, and that's okay).

The book is mainly targeted at teens and covers all the major questions not just about sex and sexuality, but also relationships. While there are drawings that are graphic, the aim is to be informative, not pornographic (no matter how much some legislators have been decrying this book). The authors also made sure to use a diverse cast of characters, both teens and adults, to talk about the information, making it a very inclusive, realistic approach, something that is needed with the ubiquity and ease of access to pornography and the unrealistic expectations it can create for anyone.

jdgr's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

ellehawk's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

I picked this book up because it was the book that brought about some book-banning legislation in ND this year. I understand why people are angry, some of the drawings were a bit much. HOWEVER, I think that its better for teens to learn about sex with an informative, non-judgmental approach (what's found in this book) rather than trying to find out information online. The people who are angry about this book are the people who, I'm sure, only preach abstinence and will tell their children that they are a disappointment if they do anything else. Books like this are NECESSARY.

aishoka's review against another edition

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funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Excellent! Matter-of-fact and informative with a light touch. Some of the drawings might be challenging for grown-ups of a certain age, but the intended audience will appreciate them. N.B. This book is targeted for challenges in the US so may be controversial or difficult to find.

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