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Questions ranging from "What Is Sexuality?" to "Is My Penis Too Small?" propel this welcome primer, which is equal parts science, coping manual, and reality check. Brynie's celebratory attitude makes it a standout of the genre: she's pro-masturbation, anti-homophobia, and anti-guilt without being anti-abstinence. Scattered throughout are sidebars, graphs, black-and-white photos, and diagrams. Directory, reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.