Sex, Love & You

by Lickona, Thomas; Lickona, Judith; Boudreau, William, M.D.; Weckler, Chad

• ISBN13: 9780877935407
• ISBN10: 0877935408
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-09-01
• Publisher: Ave Maria Pr

Summary

Rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, promotes the value of chastity to teens. In a direct, no-nonsense fashion, the authors examine the dangers of sexual activity and the rewards of abstinence. A perfect follow-up resource to give to teens.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Distinguishing Between Myth and Fact	p. 13
Isn't Everybody Doing It?	p. 16
Why Are Some People My Age Choosing to be Sexually Intimate?	p. 19
Can Something That Feels Right Be Wrong?	p. 28
True Love Waits: The Dangers of Premarital Sex	p. 33
How Would Pregnancy Affect My Life?	p. 37
Why Is Premarital Sex a Danger to My Physical Health?	p. 50
What Are the Emotional and Spiritual Dangers of Uncommitted Sex?	p. 66
"Safe Sex" and Other Popular Misconceptions	p. 83
Doesn't Using a Condom Make Sex Responsible?	p. 86
How Far Is Too Far?	p. 96
Isn't Sexual Intimacy Okay with the Person I'm Planning to Marry?	p. 103
How Can You Marry Somebody When You Don't Know If You Are Sexually Compatible?	p. 110
What About Living Together?	p. 114
Special Concerns	p. 119
What Should I Know About Homosexuality?	p. 131
Creating a Vision	p. 139
What Is God's Plan for the Gift of My Sexuality?	p. 142
What Is Chastity?	p. 151
How Can I Be Chaste?	p. 156
What Can I Look Forward To?	p. 170
Appendix	p. 185
Notes	p. 188
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