About "Virgin S-E-X"

Shipping for "Virgin Sex" begins December 16, 2003.

Virgin Sex gives girls a no-regrets guide to sex for the first time and beyond by sharing true stories and advice for and about teens from the couch of a sex therapist.  Virgin Sex is written as a mission to help young women in America change the way they have first sexual experiences.  At least 50% of high school girls are having sex, and 75% are virgins who are doing everything but "it" - and half of their parents don't think they're having sex at all.  Lacking real sex education and guidance, since losing your virginity is a taboo subject in many families and schools, too many young girls are having first sexual experiences that are HURTING THEM.  Sex for the first time should be fun, feel good, and be safe, when one is ready.  Yet, every week I have women come into my office with an amazing complaint:  they hate sex!  Most of the time, the root problem is difficult or traumatic early sexual experiences, because many young women and girls lose the natural gift of healthy sexuality for life when they are teens.  For more on my motivation for this book, what I hope to accomplish and my credentials, please visit About My Practice.

Chapters of Virgin Sex include:  "Dr Darcy's Sex Quiz:  How to Know if You Are Ready for Sex", "Guys and Lies:  How to Know if a Guy Likes You or Just Wants You for Sex", and "Why Girls Have Sex."  Over 40 teens tell their true stories of their first sexual experiences, giving real first hand advice to other teens.  "Mercedes" talks about how she had sex too  young, when she wasn't ready.  "Jake" talks about an STD scare.  "Kayla" tells about being in love and making a decision to lose her virginity.  "Janie" shares her first experience in kissing a girl and trying to figure out whether or not she's gay.  For more, view the full Table of Contents or Read Excerpts.