Real Talk About Sex and Consent: What Every Teen Needs to Know (The Instant Help Solutions Series)

Now more than ever, you deserve clear and accurate information about sex, consent, and healthy relationships. This honest, empowering guide for teens will help you understand sexual consent, set boundaries, and make informed decisions that are right for you

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“A truly vital and nuanced guide that is as empowering as it is educational.”

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School Library Journal (starred review)

Let’s get real: Sex is complicated. And as a teen, you need trusted information to help you navigate sex, relationships, and consent without shame, guilt, or judgment. But if you’re like many teens, you may not have someone in your life you can talk to openly about sexual situations, pressure, or what consent really means―and this information is crucial for your health, safety, and happiness.

Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a comprehensive guide to understanding sexual consent, setting healthy boundaries, recognizing coercion and sexual pressure, and communicating openly in relationships. You’ll also find important information about sex and trauma, the effects of pornography and cultural expectations, and much more. With this book, you’ll learn how to make sexual decisions that honor your values and build healthy, respectful, and emotionally supportive relationships.

Going beyond simple definitions of sex and consent, this guide explores the hidden pressures, unrealistic expectations, and real-life complexities of sexual relationships―and gives you practical tools to navigate them with confidence.

It’s time to get informed and take control of your sexual self. This book will help you understand your boundaries, communicate your needs, and make decisions that are right for you.