Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part One. "Born This Way" -- Biology -- Puberty -- If you were born with female reproductive parts -- If you were born with male reproductive parts -- Body image -- Part Two. "True colors" -- Identity and the spectrum -- Expression and the spectrum -- Part Three. "I'm coming out" -- Coming out -- Coming out bi -- Coming out ace -- Coming out trans -- Transition -- Passing -- Part Four. "Let's Have A Kiki" -- Dating -- Relationships -- Intimate violence -- Part Five. "Somewhere over the rainbow" -- The sex part -- Abstinence and indulgence -- Casual sex -- Part Six. "Closer to fine" -- Sexually transmitted infections (STIS) -- HIV/AIDS 101 -- Safer sex -- Sexual health -- Part Seven. "Don't leave me this way" -- Sexual harm -- Harassment, abuse, and assault -- Personal safety -- Part Eight. "I Will Survive" -- Sexualized harm -- Coping with minority stress -- The religion thing -- If your family is unsupportive -- Part Nine. "(Supermodel) You better work!" -- Online safety -- Porn -- Digital citizenship -- Part Ten. "We are family" (For parents) -- Why this book is necessary -- LGBTQ 101 for parents -- Is my kid gay? -- Is my child trans? -- My kid came out, now what? -- The family that transitions together -- Parenting your queer kid -- Outro -- Glossary.

Offers a complete guide to sexual and social development, safety, and health for LGBTQ youth and those who love and support them. Written from a practical perspective, the author explores the realities of teen sexuality, particularly that of trans teens, and provides guidance and understanding for parents and kids alike.

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