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by Marni Sommer, Margaret Schmitt, Christine Hagstrom, and Caitlin Gruer. A body-positive illustrated book that helps cisgender girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares “my first period” stories from cisgender girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything […]

A series of six short, animated videos sharing tips and tricks to help cisgender girls navigate puberty and menstruation.

by Gina Loveless. An inclusive puberty guide filled with countless facts and humor to put this stage in perspective. This book is packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne, media literacy, and mental health.

Video by Planned Parenthood explaining common puberty experiences that can happen to young people with a vagina.

Video by Planned Parenthood explaining the many common experiences that happen during puberty.

by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. This book offers the tools to teach young people about sexuality and sexual health from a sex positive, human rights perspective. Covering topics that range from anatomy to consent and healthy relationships, it approaches sexuality education across all gender identities and sexual orientations with activities that help […]

Downloadable origami model of the menstrual cycle. Includes templates, instructions, and PowerPoint presentation slides to support the learning. Created by Origami Organelles.

Gender Spectrum’s landmark publication “Principles for Gender Inclusive Puberty and Health Education” outlines the first-ever comprehensive approach to gender for puberty health educators. Designed to affirm and recognize all students so they can see themselves reflected in their classrooms and learn knowledge and skills associated with overall health.

Available on iOS, the TALK Puberty app includes over 150 questions on the topic of puberty and growing up that help initiate and strengthen conversations with children in a fun and interactive manner. Recommended to be used with children ages 7 through 15, although people of all ages are welcome to explore this app and […]

by Planned Parenthood. This book provides nonjudgmental (and fun!) answers meant to educate teens without the uncomfortable silence or weird eye contact often associated with “The Talk.” This book isn’t afraid to tackle the nitty-gritty questions, such as Does masturbating give you a disease?‚ and Is the pineapple thing true? that you may think twice […]

by Erin Brown and Erica Smith. A comprehensive, sex positive, inclusive, and honest guide based on real questions and conversations with kids. This guide provides the guidance for how to think and talk about sex, dating, gender, sexuality and more in a positive, medically accurate, consent-conscious, and inclusive way.

Short, animated video by AMAZE teaching about puberty experiences for transgender young people.