by Sara O’Leary. When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways but the same in the one way that matters most of all. This book takes a warm and whimsical look at many types of families.
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 […]
“What does your style say about you?” The expression of gender and personality through how we present in the world (with clothes, hair and make-up) is a right — it’s an important part of how we show identity, connect with who we are and connect with other people. This episode includes Every Body Curious’ first […]
In this episode of Sex Positive Families the Podcast, we talk with sex positive pelvic health physical therapist, sex educator and counselor, Dr. Uchenna ‘UC’ Ossai. UC demystifies the correlation between pelvic health and sexual health, defining for us what the pelvic floor is, why it is so important to sexual health and functioning, and […]
by Jenni Gates and Scott Buckler. Sex and gender are delicate and nuanced issues and can be intimidating topics to teach. This practical, empathetic book aims to dispel some of the uncertainties that many teachers have and empower them to lead inclusive, age-appropriate lessons in primary and secondary schools.