The Dr. Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide to Life and Love

by Pinsky, Drew; Carolla, Adam; Fine, Marshall

• ISBN13: 9780613237048
• ISBN10: 0613237048
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Turtleback Books

Summary

More than ever before, young people are dealing with serious life issues (e.g., sex, chemical dependency, drug and alcohol abuse, date rape) at increasingly earlier ages. Loveline is where they tune in for advice and answers to their questions. Now the popular hosts have written a book for their audience. In a hip and accessible format that includes Q&As, lists, quizzes, sidebars, myth-busters, and more, this book offers thorough explanations about:
-- The Differences Between Genders
-- Male and Female Sexuality
-- Virginity and Becoming Sexually Active
-- Teen Pregnancy
-- When to Break Up, and How
-- How to Identify an Abusive Relationship and What to Do if You're in One
-- Psychological and Emotional Problems (including Bulimia and Anorexia)

and much more.

Helping Generation Y understand their sexual identities, how their bodies work, and the nuts and bolts of sex and romance, this book blends facts and humor to create a uniquely indispensable guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Polar Bear Theory	1	(6)
The Difference Between Genders	7	(16)
Female Sexuality	23	(12)
Male Sexuality	35	(16)
Virginity and Becoming Sexually Active	51	(16)
Safe Sex	67	(14)
Teen Pregnancy	81	(14)
Promiscuity	95	(10)
Infidelity	105	(14)
Internet Sex	119	(6)
Overdependency	125	(8)
When to Break Up, and How	133	(8)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, or STDs	141	(10)
HIV and AIDS	151	(8)
Homosexuality	159	(14)
Abuse	173	(14)
Narcissism and Entitlement	187	(8)
Alcoholism	195	(8)
Drugs	203	(14)
Psychological Problems	217	(8)
Piercing and Tattoos	225	(8)
Depression and Suicide	233	(14)
And in Conclusion...	247	(4)
Help Lines	251