by Mo Asebiomo. This book challenges what it means to have sex-positive attitudes in a country with a history and current reality of white supremacy. Asebiomo traces the myths and misinformation of sex positivity back to racism, homophobia, transphobia, white settler colonialism and capitalism. This book is a tool to examine the harmful beliefs we have […]
by Debby Herbenick, PhD, Susan C. Stone, Esq., and Kristina W. Supler, Esq. Supported by research and filled with practical tools, conversation guides, and sex positive advice, this book covers every sexual health topic relevant to raising young people in this highly digital world. It’s inclusively written, with insights from real young people as well as from […]
by Vic Liu with a forward by adrienne maree brown. This joyful book centers people of color, queer people, disabled people, sex workers, and other often underrepresented voices to bring an informative and beautiful perspective to self-love and masturbation. Inside, you’ll find sections on: masturbation myths; techniques for solo pleasure; guide to sex toys; tips […]
by Studio Jayne – a three or more player online game to help teens and adults talk about relationships, consent, sex, and safety. Likely Story can be played in homes or classrooms and uses engaging scenarios to spark critical thinking and important talks.
by Nyssa Everhart – this card game will help take the awkward out of sexual health talks. It’s designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that covers everything from anatomy and reproductive health to boundaries and healthy relationships. The cards are inclusive, sex positive, and incorporate activities, quizzes, scenarios, and challenges to stimulate open, honest, […]
by Rachel HS Ginocchio. This book goes beyond the basics of sexual reproduction to examine the diversity of medical and societal methods people use, including in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and more. Through scientific research, diagrams, and interviews with families, it provides a thoughtful and thorough examination of the possibilities available.
A free online course developed by Advocates for Youth and SisterReach, along with other key experts and thought-leaders in the field, to address issues of racial justice in sex education. Modules include the following topics: Race and Racism, White Privilege and Sex Ed, Racism and Youth Sexual Health Outcomes, Racial Justice in Sex Ed, and […]
This free online course by Khan Academy includes videos and quizzes covering every body system from the circulatory to muscular to reproductive and more.
a TEDx Talk by Rosalia Rivera of CONSENTParenting™. Today, most of the world is not completely sure what consent really means. Consent is not just about sexual consent. Rosalia talks about what consent really is and how it interplays in our day-to-day lives.
by Cory Silverberg. In a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, this book grounds sex ed in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty—hormones, reproduction, and development—but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being. Topics include body autonomy, disclosure, stigma, harassment, pornography, trauma, masturbation, consent, boundaries […]
via Shout Your Abortion. “Maybe a Baby” is a children’s book/zine by Shout Your Abortion’s Artist-in-Residence Shawna Murphy, a childcare worker, activist, supermom, fashionista, and mutual aid all-star. In this video, Shawna reads her book and offers a great resource to support early, ongoing talks about abortion and reproduction.
Five video episodes of IRL friends having those conversations about queer sex, sex in the media, consent, pleasure, and more – while professional sex educators Dr. Lexx and Melina Gaze listen in to educate and bust some myths!