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Entirely informative!
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Publishing for the opportunity to read and review Ready For It by Chusita Fashion Fever.
Bluntly honest and informative in all things about sex, from bodies to relationships. Advice and mature content from the author who also has a YouTube channel that deals with sex and all the taboos that go along with it. *Friendly warning: graphic illustrations and information, 4 stars!

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I feel like this would be a great book to give teens.
I like how open this book and has lots of views and tries to answer and guide newbies.

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This book is graphic - and I mean that in the best way possible. It's descriptive, raw, and exactly what 2018 needs in a book about sex education. Is it perfect for middle schoolers? Probably not. But if someone is looking for a book that gives an accurate and descriptive run down of sex and one's body for a teen/young adult (and will keep parents from going red all the way to the tips of their ears) - this is a library must-have. Would recommend as a reference book as well as a circulation copy.

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I don't often review nonfiction books, and it's even rarer for me to review a book on sex. However, I'm glad I took a chance on Ready for It by Chusita Fashion Fever.

Let's be honest. Sex is a delicate subject for teenagers and their parents, even more so in our modern world of fluid gender and sexual identity. Teens and their parents need no longer dread The Talk because Ready for It takes some of the pressure off both teens and their parents. The book isn't a how-to manual for teens looking to have sex. It's more an if-then guide for those who think they may be ready to start exploring their sexuality. Let me be frank: Ready for It DOES NOT advocate random intercourse among teenagers. However, it DOES advocate INFORMED and RESPONSIBLE decisions by teens.

The author provides real, mater-of-fact advice to teens who are already thinking of engaging in sexual activity, but she also makes it clear that no one should feel pressured to do anything they aren't comfortable doing. The most poignant piece of advice I found within the book is this:

"Remember that the person you owe the most loyalty to in the world is yourself. The only real love that you'll always have, the person you should care for above all else, is you."

The author addresses a variety of topics, including heterosexual and all forms of LGBT relationships, body positivity, and personal responsibility. Accompanying all of this sound information are interesting little side notes from history and modern life. Illustrations are included but these enhance the reading experience and serve to underscore the advice being given.

Overall, the subject of sex and teens is treated with respect and without judgment. In a world filled with confusing and mixed messages, Chusita Fashion Fever has cut through the noise to offer real, sound advice to teens--and their parents--in a completely relatable way. Teens no longer have to feel ashamed for being curious or wanting to ask questions. Ready for It is a perfect solution in an imperfect world that still considers sex to be the ultimate taboo subject.

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