About the Authors

Dr. Stephen Genuis is the author of three books as well as publications in
diverse medical journals including the Lancet, British Medical Journal, Canadian
Medical Association Journal, Public Health, the American Board of Family
Practice, and various others. As a clinician and researcher, he is board
certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in Environmental
Medicine. In addition to writing, he lectures extensively and reviews papers for
several scientific journals on issues ranging from medical ethics to
environmental health, from evidence-based medicine to reproductive technology,
and from physician professionalism to medicine and cyberspace. He served as
the women’s health care physician for an inner city clinic, worked as an
Obstetrician/Gynecologist at a University teaching hospital for many years,
and served as co-director of medical services in a hospital in West Africa.
Included in his awards are the Commemorative Medal from the Governor
General in recognition of significant contribution to Canada, the 1983 ‘Resident
of the Year’ award chosen by the graduating medical class at the University
of Alberta medical school, and a ‘Teacher of the Year’ award from the
University of Alberta - where he serves as a clinical associate Professor in the
Faculty of Medicine. He plays piano and sings in a doctor’s band called
DixieDocs and most importantly, he is Shelagh’s husband and his five kids’ "Pa".


After completing a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Shelagh
Kathleen Genuis pursued numerous activities including volunteering in the
community, research and writing in the medical literature, and being a hands-on
mother to her vocal and energetic children. She is currently working on her PhD in
Library and Information Studies with a focus on health research. In 2001, Shelagh
was the first Canadian to be the recipient of the prestigious ‘Roger K. Summit
Scholarship’ for excellence in electronic information retrieval. In 2002, Shelagh
received the ‘Medical Library Association Scholarship’ for academic excellence and
potential achievement in health sciences information studies. When she is not writing
a paper or helping someone with homework, Shelagh loves to read long chapter
books to the kids, ballroom dance, and explore national parks or historic sites.

Teen Sex: Reality Check (book/audio book)
Teen Sex: Reality Strikes Back (video/DVD
Teen Sex: Challenge and Decision (video in Spanish or French)
Reproduction Rollercoaster (book) | Risky Sex (book)
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