Growing Into Sex - Teen Scene

This is one of a series which combines the visual appeal of magazine style with factual information to provide a guide to adolescence. Each book tackles one aspect in depth, while stressing the relationship between physical and psychological factors. Teachers' notes are provided as an aid to classroom discussion and written work, and a list of help-line numbers is included. These books are intended for personal and social education classwork, as well as for individual use.;This book discusses the development of sexual awareness during adolescence. It introduces readers to sources of information on sex - such as home, friends and school - as well as giving advice on meeting people and forming relationships with the opposite sex. Guidelines are given on considerations to take into account when thinking about beginning a sexual relationship. Information on how pregnancy occurs is included and a chapter on contraception, which stresses joint responsibilty. A section on sex and health advises how sexually-transmitted diseases, including AIDS, are contracted and how best to avoid them. A chapter on worries and fears includes pregnancy myths and information on incestuous relationships and rape.