The Dirt on Sex: A Dateable Book (Dirt, The) [Paperback]

Justin Lookadoo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dirt, The | Publication Date: July 1, 2004

Sex. It's everywhere-movies, TV, magazines, even billboards at the mall. No wonder you are more confused than ever. In a straight-up, no-holds-barred approach, Justin Lookadoo tells what you've always wanted to know about sex but been too afraid to ask! The Dirt on Sex gives the scoop on -myths of sex -hidden meanings behind your admirer's advances -what guys (and girls!) say about sex when the other isn't around -how to deal when you wish you hadn't done it -and much, much more Full of juicy tidbits you won't hear anywhere else, this is one book you can't afford not to read! It's real. It's raw. It's true. It's The Dirt on Sex.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–This book addressed to evangelical Christian teens is written in a flippant, smart-aleck, "too cool for school" voice that undercuts the importance of the information it imparts. Lookadoo explains why oral sex is, indeed, sex, and explores a number of common myths, e.g., condoms prevent pregnancy and diseases. Generalizations are frequent–e.g., a teen father will abandon the pregnant girl. Some of the data is documented, but the author frequently cites his own interviews with teens. He portrays homosexuality as a matter of personal choice. "Then there is the 'I was born gay' argument. Well, poop on that," he writes, before getting tangled up in an oversimplified discussion of the role of genetics in both gays and convicts. As the book progresses, Lookadoo includes an increasing number of biblical references and offers a chapter counseling teens who have been sexually active and now want to become abstinent to turn to God. The book is laid out in punchy, bold graphics that are visually exciting but not particularly original. Fictionalized scenarios and dialogue appear frequently, both in the text and in sidebars. Eleanor Ayer's It's Okay to Say No: Choosing Sexual Abstinence (Rosen, 2000) presents a strong case for abstinence and includes none of the religious references that make Lookadoo's book particularly problematic for public-school collections.–Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS
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From the Back Cover

Sex. It's everywhere-movies, TV, magazines, even billboards at the mall. No wonder you are more confused than ever. In a straight-up, no-holds-barred approach, Justin Lookadoo tells what you've always wanted to know about sex but been too afraid to ask! The Dirt on Sex gives the scoop on - myths of sex - hidden meanings behind your admirer's advances - what guys (and girls!) say about sex when the other isn't around - how to deal when you wish you hadn't done it - and much, much more Full of juicy tidbits you won't hear anywhere else, this is one book you can't afford not to read! It's real. It's raw. It's true. It's The Dirt on Sex.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 15 and up
  
• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Revell; Reprinted edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800759168
• ISBN-13: 978-0800759162
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Justin Lookadoo is a former juvenile probation officer turned author and speaker whose hard-hitting humor and in-your-face message connects with teens. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Full of inaccurate information, July 1, 2010

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Christopher Walker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dirt on Sex: A Dateable Book (Dirt, The) (Paperback)

Many of the figures quoted in this book about success rates of birth control and the like are in error. While abstaining from sex is the only fool-proof birth control method, giving teens incorrect information will make them doubt the usefulness of protection even if they do decide to have sex, creating a dangerous situation for all involved.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Filled with lies, July 1, 2010

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Vene - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dirt on Sex: A Dateable Book (Dirt, The) (Paperback)

This book is horrible, it spreads misinformation and inaccurate statistics. I'd like to think that misrepresenting facts is wrong, regardless of your ideology. For example, he says that the Department of Health and Human Services says that "THERE IS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO PROVE CONDOM PROTECTION AGAINST STDs." when in reality they say "Latex condoms significantly reduce your risk of getting most STDs, including HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), if you use them correctly every time." ([...]) This is dangerous, he's telling teenagers information that will discourage them from using life-saving protection. He's also lying about their effectiveness at preventing pregnancy, saying they have a 85% success rate each time they are used (assuming perfect use). In reality, they have a 98% success rate over a year in sexually active couples ([...]). Nothing in this book can be trusted.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bold. Blunt. But Great!!, January 3, 2008

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Hollie Mcdowell "Hollie" (St. Joe, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dirt on Sex: A Dateable Book (Dirt, The) (Paperback)

My husband and I are youth sponsors at our church. My husband is also a high school teacher and I taught before becoming a stay at home mom. We consider ourselves "in the know" when it comes to what teens are talking about. This book is raw. It is real. It is written by a Christian with Christian perspectives. I recommend parents reading it. You'll be shocked by the content but realize it is nothing less than what your teens are constanly being bombarded with in the locker rooms, at school, in their teen magazines, and of course on TV. Only difference (and a big huge one that matters) is that this book explains everything in a Christian perspective and even has a chapter on getting right with God. Read it then have your teens read it. They'll get the Truth (God's truth) on the issues that most adults are too afraid to address.