Crisis intervention services and supportive resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families including a well-moderated social networking community called TrevorSpace for queer youth to connect with peers and get advice
A comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help any parent, family member, or guardian learn more about gender diversity and the gender spectrum
A short animated video by Jeremy Indika, sharing his story of how he was groomed and sexually abused for a number of years starting at age 8. It sends a powerful message to families about the importance of talking early and ongoing about safe/unsafe touch as a means to prevent childhood sexual abuse.
Tried and true best practices that create a safe space for young people’s curiosities when sex education is the focus.
In this episode of Sex Positive Families the Podcast, we discuss strategies caring adults can use to promote body autonomy, self-awareness, and a sense of safety within our children as well as the concept of ‘tricky people,’ why it is important to allow your child choice, fostering healthy body boundaries, and teaching your child how […]
An online resource for those seeking out alternative sources of sex education because traditional, school-based sex ed has failed them. This site, founded by Steph Auteri, also provides information for those who want to advocate for better sexuality education within their school districts, but don’t know where to begin.
A deck of fifty-two sexuality affirmation cards (plus two bonus cards) to help you reconnect with your body, restore your femininity, and reclaim your sexuality. Each card contains a powerful affirmation to embrace your sexuality, overcome shame, guilt, and trauma, and allow you to discover your sexual power. Created by Natalie Hatjes.
Training and support for those implementing sex education around the country.
by A. Andrews. A quick, easy, and educational comic book guide that will help change the way we talk about sex and sexuality for all bodies.
by Shamyra Howard. This book was created for every person who wants to know how intimacy outside of the bedroom contributes to great sex.
by Jess Tarpey, Andrew Gurza, Katy Venables, and co-authored by 50 disabled contributors. The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability’unearths new conversations on sex, relationships and disability. It’s beautifully designed and full of raw, powerful and inspiring stories, poetry and artwork from 50 phenomenal contributors from the disabled community.
by Sonya Renee Taylor. This offers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength. As we awaken to our own indoctrinated body shame, we […]