Sexual Health Guide
Sexual health is not just about using contraception or avoiding infections. Making positive choices about sexual health and contraception is important for your general well-being as well as your physical health. Sexual health means enjoying the sexual activity you want without causing yourself or anyone else suffering, or physical/mental harm.
The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality by Michael J. Basso
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher
Hot Links for Parents
This information is up-to-date and impartial. We hope it provides many of the answers to your frequently asked questions and helps you to better protect your sexual health and your fertility. This web site can only give you basic information about reproductive and sexual health. It is based on currently available scientific evidence and medical opinion.
Family Planning has a resource library that the community is welcome to borrow materials from. Contact us at (509)662-2013 for more information.
You may find books and other resources at the public library. A few suggested titles are listed below:
Different people may give you different advice on certain points. Remember - contact your medical provider or Family Planning if you are worried or unsure about anything.