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Groundwork Guides series.
Translated by Maria Lundin.
"Personally, I love having a penis." TMI? Perhaps, but both genders will find this uninhibited Swedish import enlightening and entertaining. The conversational text covers genitals (in great detail), love, sexual equality, homosexuality, masturbation, and pornography. Chapters on STDs, contraception, "the first time," and orgasms ("Omigod. It's getting closer") provide honest information. Teen testimonials accompany the nonjudgmental unillustrated discussion. Reading list, websites. Ind.