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But our kids are talking--and seeing and listening and learning--about sex every day. Our kids know more about sex than we think they do. But our kids don't know as much about sex as they think they do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplicating matters, sexuality education in schools is often locally regulated, leading to medically inaccurate or faith- and abstinence-based curriculums, and in a growing number of states even that meager education is under threat. Enter sexuality educator Al Vernacchio, a teacher for more than thirty years, who has been an advocate of a new category: sex-positive education. In For Goodness Sex, he offers a realistic approach to teaching kids about this basic biological function, with advice and answers that go far beyond just the act itself. After all, Vernacchio argues, without a broader understanding to offset the damaging perceptions of sex that pervade much of our culture, adolescents and teens are unprepared for the complex intellectual and emotional decisions surrounding sex and consent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoughtful and expansive, For Goodness Sex offers the tools and information adults and young people need to have important conversations about sexuality and to develop the safe and healthy values that will carry them through the rest of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVernacchio's landmark sex-positive approach gives parents the tools they need:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pizza Model for Sex:\u003c\/b\u003e A revolutionary, consent-based framework to replace the competitive and flawed 'baseball model,' helping teens understand sex as a shared, satisfying experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfident Communication Strategies:\u003c\/b\u003e Scripts and conversation starters for a no-blame, no-shame approach that turns awkward talks into opportunities for connection.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigating Tough Topics:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear, practical advice for discussing complex subjects like gender identity, sexual orientation, pornography, and sexting with accuracy and compassion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValues-Based Decision-Making:\u003c\/b\u003e Guidance on helping your teen develop a strong internal compass for making safe, healthy, and authentic choices about their bodies and relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49850208518417,"sku":"CIN0063251299G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50999253270801,"sku":"NIN9780063251298","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0063251299.jpg?v=1751132203"},{"product_id":"for-goodness-sex-book-al-vernacchio-9780062269515","title":"For Goodness Sex","description":"\u003cp\u003eA progressive, effective, and responsible approach to sex education for parents and teens that challenges traditional teaching models and instead embraces 21st century realities by promoting healthy sexuality, values, and body image in young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex education today generally falls into one of two categories: abstinence-only or abstinence-based education--both of which tend to withhold important, factual information and leave young adults ill-equipped to make safe decisions. Al Vernacchio, a high school sexuality educator who holds a Master's degree in Human Sexuality from the University of Pennsylvania, has created a new category: sex-positive education. In For Goodness Sex, he refutes the \"disaster prevention\" model of sex ed, offering a progressive and realistic approach: Sexuality is a natural part of life, and healthy sexuality can only develop from a sex-positive, affirming appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurious yet fearful of being judged, young people turn to peers, the Internet, and the media, where they receive problematic messages about sex: boys are studs, girls are sluts; real sex should be like porn; hookups are better than relationships. Without a broader understanding to offset these damaging perceptions, teenagers are dangerously unprepared intellectually and emotionally to grow and develop as sexual beings. For Goodness Sex offers the tools and insights adults need to talk young people and help them develop healthy values and safe habits. 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