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English
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Dolores is a class-A emotional basket case, and why shouldn't she be? She's suffered almost every abuse and familial travesty that exists: Her father is a violent, philandering liar; her mother has the mental and emotional consistency of Jell-O; and the men in her life are probably the gender's most loathsome creatures.
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Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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"A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identies, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their...
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Citadel Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"OB/GYN, writer for The New York Times, USA Today, and Self, and host of the show Jensplaining, Dr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions youve always had but were afraid to askor couldnt find the right answers to. She has been called Twitters resident gynecologist, the Internets OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for womens healthand shes here to give you the straight talk on the topics she...
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Publisher
Applesauce Press
Language
English
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The updated fifth edition of the #1 bestselling Girl's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. From periods to peer pressure, puberty can be a confusing time for pre-teens and parents alike. The newly updated fifth edition of the Girl's Body Book helps prepare girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between, including topical issues like school...
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Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Now it's time for some serious girl talk about how you're going to get through the next four years in a new place while trying to make new friends, fit in, and get good grades...all on your own! Destined to become a college girl's best friend, this head-to-toe guide will keep you physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy on the exciting journey to independence and adulthood.
From the common cold to tattooing to what every girl should pack in...
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Publisher
She Writes Pr
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Breaking the silence about sexual abuse is vital—but it’s only the first step. What happens next? For most survivors, the wounds left by such abuse are often left to fester, slowly destroying their lives. Say It Out Loud—a unique blend of memoir and how-to—exposes the emotional scars of sexual abuse and explains the process of healing. In straightforward prose, step by step, Roberta Dolan provides readers with tangible healing strategies,...
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Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless - an outcast - because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. Through her work on anart project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night:...
15) Baby & Solo
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Joel's new job at the video store is just what the therapist ordered. But what happens if the first true friend he's made in years finds out about What Was Wrong With Him? Seventeen-year-old Joel Teague has a new prescription from his therapist--a part-time job--the first step toward the elusive Normal life he's been so desperate to live ever since The Bad Thing happened. Lucky for Joel, ROYO Video is hiring. It's the perfect fresh start--Joel even...
16) Doing it!
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Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to sex, as well as a guidebook for those who are already sexually active, this book provides insight on topics such as healthy relationships, porn, contraception, sex shaming, and more. Full of honest, hilarious, and sometimes awkward anecdotes, confessions, and revelations. She talks about doing it safely. Doing it joyfully. Doing it when you're ready. Not doing it. Basically, doing it the way you want, when you want-- if you want....