Summary of Get Real About Sex

Get Real About Sex is an honest and comprehensive guide to adolescent sexual health written by Debra W. Haffner. Haffner provides trustworthy advice for teenagers and teaches them how to make healthy decisions about their sexual lives. The book covers topics such as anatomy, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, respecting yourself and your partner, consent, gender identity, and more. Haffner encourages young people to “Get Real” about their sexual relationships, which she defines as being responsible, honest, thoughtful, and respectful. She also emphasizes the importance of communication and celebrates individual differences.