Book review: Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex by Peggy Orenstein
When parents of teens and young adults ask me what I recommend they read to grasp some understanding of the sexual culture of today - Orenstein’s books top my list. She dives into the lives of young people and shares first hand interviews she conducted. These conversations will give you much needed insight into the sexual development of young men and the complicated sexual landscape for girls. You’ll hear all about what young people are thinking, feeling and navigating in their lives and sexual health.
To be frank, these books are not “easy” reads.
What they are is honest, sometimes surprising, and often heartbreaking. They are also important reading for those who care about the next generation and want to be more aware of the struggles and challenges that young people face in today’s sexual health landscape. Best-selling author and journalist Peggy Orenstein is a good and compassionate guide for you through her writing.
I find that most parents really do want to be supportive and prepare their children with information and tools to navigate their sexual health journey. I also find that sometimes parents have blinders on about their kids and sex, or they are simply unaware of the realities their children are facing.
These books can help to provide you with powerful insights that may assist you to open the door to healthy conversations about sexual health with the boys and girls in your life.
Conversations that matter!
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