100 Questions You'd Never Ask Your Parents: Straight Answers to Teens' Questions About Sex, Sexuality, and Health Paperback – August 27, 2013

I got this book for my neice. She said it was the "best gift ever" because it is full of Q & A that she'd never want to say outloud, but is always thinking about. She thanked me for getting it for her, and said that she loved it, and shared it with her friends!

My 12 yo saw this on the coffee table shortly after I opened the package. He picked it up, opened it, read the first question, dropped it like a hot potato and said, "WHOSE AWFUL BOOK IS THIS? THIS IS AN AWFUL BOOK. TAKE IT BACK." He ranted for a good 10 minutes about the book and was clearly embarrassed. Of course, that didn't stop him from actually *reading* it with his 13 yo brother later that evening. Yeah, they read it together, asking who actually needed to know stuff like this, how embarrassing, why did mom and dad buy such an embarrassing book ... Never mind that they were clearly reading it. And asking questions.These were pretty much all topics that we'd discussed openly since they were small, but some of them were things we hadn't thought to discuss and others were approached a little differently. And the book also gives them a chance to read and look things up on their own time when they might not want to ask mom and dad or might feel embarrassed about asking.Not everyone might be comfortable with the level of frankness in the book, but it's really not excessively graphic and is great for younger teens and kids going through puberty who are curious about what's going on with their bodies. It also discusses things like alcohol, smoking, drugs in age-appropriate ways.

Questions include things like “is pot bad?” and “how do I lose weight?” According to the authors: yes, weed is extremely dangerous and a step below crack cocaine, as well as criminal (in spite of it being very legal for recreational purposes in many places now). If you were wondering if the authors would use the weight question as an opportunity to validate the inherent value and beauty of all bodies, and to encourage young people to develop sustainable habits of mind around food that aren’t rooted in fear and shame, think again ;) I ordered about a dozen sex ed books for my classroom library and this is the only one I won’t be bringing in. There are so many other options that are far less fear-mongering, shaming and also just inaccurate.

So let me start by saying, I live in Florida. To explain this statement further without offense, the educational system is not up to par needless to say Sex Education is nonexistent. I was raised in an open door environment, my mother was a psychologist, thus all questions and curiosities about sex and development where always answered (age appropriately ofcourse). However I believe in always keeping an open mind and using different approches to raising children. Specially considering the sociological and generational factors. I watched a special on Sex Ed in regards to the Educational System in parts of California and this book was mentioned.All I must say is: as a parent it is our duty to keep our minds open, to feed our children with knowledge and enrich them with the power of understanding themselves and others.Despite the fact that my son and I have a healthy communication line, this book opened 100+ conversations. Simple questions that you think you know triggered wonderfully engaging talks. I highly recommend this. From human to human.

Lots of good info. My daughter turned 18, and before she get to thinking she grown, I encouraged her to read this book. The subjects in the book is need to know stuff, but I didn’t feel comfortable vocalizing it. Grateful for book.

We've had "The Sex Talk" verbally with 12.5 year old son, and anticipate an ongoing evolving discussion over the years. In addition, I discreetly set this book in his bedroom without saying a word. I feel better knowing he has a confidential reliable reference for the stuff he probably wouldn't come and ask us. Better than asking his fellow middle schoolers or questionable internet sources. The standpoint does not encourage young people to become sexually active, it encourages waiting until you're sure you're emotionally ready and responsible. It's mostly about sexual questions, but I'm glad it also touches on other important issues such as depression, drugs, huffing, and others.

Good for teens

Perfect for my 12 year old. It says all I want it to and none of the more advanced material I see in teen books. This falls between the puberty books, which he read at 10 and 11, and the teens/20s sex books. Level headed focus - and as a bonus it discourages alcohol and mentions safety often. I believe it covers what he genuinely wants to know about sexuality. I could do without the mentions of anal sex, but the books all seem to have more of that than I'd expect. Otherwise, I wholly recommend. Essential and accurate information.

Not the best book out there, but it will do. Bought for tween daughter to ease some of her discomfort on asking questions. I read through it and found it basic. Some things I did not agree with or did not think appropriate. I discussed those with daughter and explained why I disagreed. This book is not a replacement to you, the parent, talking with your children, if anything, use it to aid in your discussions. READ IT FIRST! You may not agree with some things either

Good for new teenagers

Very educational