vi, 264 pages : 22 cm "Theres' a long-runnign joke that, after "coming out", a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out, and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT* also includes real storeis from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations." Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This candid and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention illustrations Ages 14 and up Grades 9-12 "Originally published in 2014 in the United Kingdom by Hot Key Books"--Title page verso Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-262) Welcome to the members club -- The name game -- You can't mistake our biology -- Stereotypes are poo -- The fear -- Haterz gon' hate -- Coming out -- Where to meet people like you -- The ins and outs of gay sex -- Nesting -- Hats -- A guide to recognizing your gay saints -- Build a bridge -- The cheat sheet