Overview
Lots of guys talk the big talk, but what’s really going on with sex? That’s what a group of young men sat down to figure out for The Little Black Book for Guys. To get behind the hype, they talked to other teens and collected stories, poems, essays, and art about personal experiences. They also interviewed health professionals to get the facts they need to make healthy choices. The result is a revealing collection of personal thoughts and need-to-know information. Topics include: • Puberty • Wet dreams • Masturbation • Penis size • Dating • Safer sex and birth control • Sexually Transmitted Infections / AIDS. Written, illustrated, and designed by youth, and carefully vetted by doctors, The Little Black Book for Guys is more than a book about sex. It’s a snapshot of being a guy at the beginning of the 21st century.
Full Product Details
Author: St. Stephen's Community House ,
Michael Martchenko
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd
Imprint: Annick Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 20.90cm
Weight: 0.255kg
ISBN: 9781550379624
ISBN 10: 1550379623
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 16 October 2008
Recommended Age: From 15 to 18 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
Light-hearted and down-to-earth.... Best of all, the advice offered never fails to emphasize the importance of communication and respect.--Julie Faulkner ForeWord (01/01/2009) There is practical information that boys will appreciate as well as a balance of info on safe sex.--Audra Osorio INFOLINK (02/05/2009) Middle school and high school boys will find this accessible, reader-friendly book; buy several copies for it will surely walk.--MaryBeth DiPrima INFOLINK (06/30/2010) The Little Black Book for Guys is a light-hearted and down-to-earth guide to a topic of vital importance to most male teens, written in language they can relate to. The potentially dry medical terms are related with concise with.. Best of all, the advice offered never fails to emphasize the importance of communication and respect. Purchasing this book would be a smart decision.--Julie Faulkner ForeWord (01/01/2009) Following in the footsteps of The Little Black Book for Girlz (also available from Annick Press) this book was written by guys for guys about that most unmentionable topic: their own sexuality. This book delivers straight information in today's language in short, browsable pieces written by young men, covering all aspects of sex and relationships including the physical, emotional and practical. There is nothing cute or embarrassed about this book--it's like a trusted friend or mentor is sitting down and explaining everything a guy needs to know in order to make informed decisions about a healthy sex life. The result is an honest, forthright discussion about topics that young people need to know about but for which they may have a difficult time accessing up-to-date and complete information. Both Little Black Books have come out of St. Stephen's Community House, a community-based social service agency in Toronto, and have been vetted by health professionals for accuracy. This is an informative title that takes on a delicate subject from the perspective of guys. St. Stephen's also published a book for girls and the boys wanted their turn. The result is a frank discussion about sex and relationships. There is practical information that boys will appreciate as well as a balance of info on safe sex.--Audra Osorio INFOLINK (02/05/2009) A good concept which boys can easily relate to.--Christie Peterson INFOLINK (06/30/2010) In this collective effort young men from St. Stephen's Community House in Toronto have written responsible one or two page short essays on a wide range of sex-related topics, from wet dreams to masturbation, HIV and condom use. This effective guy-to-guy approach makes words-of-wisdom pieces like Five ways to ruin a relationship, First time, What to do when your friend comes out, or The day I became a father especially effective. Original artwork and drawings enhance the presentation. Also find an excellent glossary and an extensive list of helpful, related web links organized by chapter. Middle school and high school boys will find this accessible, reader-friendly book; buy several copies for it will surely walk.--MaryBeth DiPrima INFOLINK (06/30/2010)
Middle school and high school boys will find this accessible, reader-friendly book; buy several copies for it will surely walk.--MaryBeth DiPrima INFOLINK (06/30/2010)
Author Information
"St. Stephen's Community House is a community-based social service agency in Toronto that assists more than 23,000 people each year, and has a similar book for girls, ""The Little Black Book for Girlz: A Book on Healthy Sexuality."""
