It Doesn't Have to Be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff
About this audiobook
From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today’s #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent.
When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple—especially as a teenager. What’s the line between a friendship and a romantic partner? How can you learn to trust your body's signals? And what if you’re not quite sure what your sexuality is?
In this book, renowned celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew and his daughter Paulina Pinsky take on those awkward, incredibly important questions teens today are asking themselves and parents wish they had a better grasp on.
Filled with tangible and accessible resources, and featuring humorous and raw personal anecdotes, this is the perfect guide for teens, parents, and educators to go beyond “the talk” and dive into honest and meaningful conversations about sex, relationships, and consent.
About the author
Dr. Drew is a practicing internist and addiction medicine specialist, New York Times best-selling author and a prolific television, radio, and podcasting host. In addition to his 30 plus years hosting the iconic radio show Loveline, he has hosted numerous award-winning television shows including Loveline and the Teen Mom Reunion Specials on MTV, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1, and The Dr. Drew Show on HLN. Dr. Drew can also be found on his digital platforms which include the Dr. Drew Podcast, the Adam & Drew Show, Dr. Drew After Dark, and his two streaming shows #AskDrDrew and Dose of Dr. Drew. Dr. Drew received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and a fellow with the American College of Physicians (FACP.) Find him online at DrDrew.com. DrDrew.com Twitter: @drdrew Instagram:@drdrewpinsky Facebook: drdrew
Paulina Pinsky teaches comedy writing to high schoolers at Columbia University. But more importantly, she likes to write about female sexuality, feminism, and the discomfort of living. Paulina holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her tuxedo cat, Jack. You can find her on all social platforms @mizpiggy111 or at paulinapinsky.com.
