Introduction; 1: Clean Talking and Dirty Living: Sexuality Discourse in the United States; 2: The Early History and Context of Newspaper Advice Columns; 3: Columnists and Characters; 4: Advice in Transition; 5: America’s Consciences: Ann, Abby, and the Art of Advice; 6: New Media for an Old Message: The Future of Newspaper Advice Columns; 7: A Place to Talk Taboo: The Functions of Newspaper Advice Columns