Description
Book SynopsisFind out what it’s like to go through puberty as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or asexual teen.
What do you do when Mom says, “You’re a woman now!” but you know you’re not a woman? Or when Dad keeps asking when you’re going to bring a girlfriend home, but you’re not interested in girls?
Puberty is an awkward and confusing time for anybody, but for queer youth, feelings of social and physical discomfort can be heightened. Adolescence should be a time for making social connections and exploring new ideas, but many queer youth must also wrestle with complicated identity questions, familial and social bigotry, and difficult decisions about whether to be safe or authentic.
In this accessible book, personal accounts mingle with factual information and sensitive analysis to provide a snapshot of the joys and concerns of American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual adolescents. Whether you’re a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward.
Includes:
- Personal narratives and discussion about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth in adolescence
- Concrete action plan for parents, teachers, and clinicians to better support the queer youth in their lives
- Vital glossary of up-to-date LGBTQIA+ and puberty terms
- Highly recommended queer-inclusive sex education materials
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: What is Queer Adolescence?
Chapter 2: Who We Are
Chapter 3: Sex Education
Chapter 4: Going Through Puberty
Chapter 5: Parental and Peer Involvement
Chapter 6: Exploring Gender
Chapter 7: Exploring Sexuality
Chapter 8: Coming Out
Chapter 9: Transition
Chapter 10: What We Wish Had Been Different
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Recommended Reading
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
