Third Base Ain't What it Used to Be: What Your Kids Are Learning About Sex Today—and How to Teach Them to Become Sexually Healthy Adults

by Logan Levkoff

Renowned sexologist Dr. Logan Levkoff’s groundbreaking parents’ guide for discussing sex with today’s teenagers

“When it comes to sex, most of us are clueless,” writes sexologist and sexuality educator Dr. Logan Levkoff. “Yes, we know how to have sex, but we have no idea how to teach our kids about it.” With the cultural discussion surrounding sex growing increasingly charged, Levkoff’s insightful how-to book equips parents with the tools and perspectives necessary for navigating this complicated landscape and talking about sex with their children in a healthy and productive way. Covering everything from anatomy and puberty to pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, Levkoff offers the facts and candid advice that parents can use to bring their values and experiences into the discussion on sexuality.

Genres: Parenting

260 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 2, 2007

Reviews

[Sjervey · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guide for parents trying to teach their children healthy attitudes toward sex and sexuality. I wish I had found this when my children were still under my roof.

[Brian Sirimaturos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me on Twitter from a friend as I inquired about info re: how to handle/talk/discuss things with both of my boys regarding sex - they are at the time 8 and 10. This was the first time I've read one of Logan's books and not only is it full of great and helpful information for my boys, it actually opened my eyes to things I do as a parent that may make things more difficult in the long run when discussing sex and having my boys understand certain things. The great thing about Logan's writing style is her sense of humor comes through - she's just like us - or at least like me. Be honest. Truthful. Refer to your body with the proper terms! But she's not writing from a perspective of talking down to us...she writing from an educated perspective and is going through the same thing as us!

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if this made me feel more prepared to open up a dialogue with my kids or more scared. Probably a little of both. A great preparation book I thought. Probably with some concepts that will be hard for some to stomach (some were for me), however, very realistic.

[==Anne== · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ummm, yeah...No! . Good for a few giggles though and probably true nervous parents that don't even know where to start THE conversation.

[Laurence · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a five year old so this book is a fun insightful read.