Bell, R. et al. (1988). Changing bodies, changing lives. Vintage.

A guide on sex, relationships, and physical and emotional health (with updated material on birth control, toxic shock, AIDS, suicide, and food and drug abuse). Advocates responsible decisions and detailed, nonjudgmental information to make those decisions. Includes sections dealing with gay and lesbian sexuality. Excellent matter-of-fact handbook for intermediate-secondary grades.

Advice on use of condoms and how to address the topic with one's sexual partner.

Clark, D. (1988). The new loving someone gay. New American Library.

Mostly for gay men, although some lesbian material. For gays, it gives advice on coming out; for non-gays (including teachers, counselors, family, friends), it gives advice on dealing with their feelings, fears, prejudices. Excellent gift for gay or non-gay alike.

RilLy, D. (1987). A manual of safe sex: Intimacy without fear. Publishers Marketing Services, 11661 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 206, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

Designed to help people protect loved ones from sexually transmitted diseases.

Loulan, J. (1984). Lesbian sex. San Francisco: Spinsters/Aunt Lute.

A complete, illustrated guide including homophobia, barriers to sexuality, orgasmic problems and concerns, aging, sobriety, physiology, worksheets and exercises, etc. Excellent reading for professionals and clients.

McCarthy, B. (1988). Male sexual awareness. Carroll and Graff.

An excellent text for adult males and counselors. Not specifically written to address "gay issues," the text provides excellent information regarding healthy sexuality and the chapter entitled "'Within the Normal Range'--Understanding Male Homo-sexuality" is well written. Also, an excellent chapter on how to find a therapist.

*Vida, G. (Ed.). Our right to love.
 

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