Resources
Free online courses for parents, educators, and professionals to help young people ages 9-18 navigate hypersexualized culture and sexualized media.
by Devorah Heitner, PhD. This book shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Through relatable stories from young people, caring adults, and professionals, Heitner offers research-backed advice that shows us that by focusing on character, not the threat of getting caught or exposed, we […]
by Lauren Fogel Mersy, PsyD and Jennifer A. Vencill, PhD, ABPP. This book is a radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in relationships. Included are dozens of techniques, exercises, checklists, and journal prompts for readers to use at their own pace to fit their needs, including mindfulness, body mapping, and sensate […]
by Beezus B. Murphy. This short graphic novel chronicles a teen’s evolving understanding of menstruation, reproduction, and abortion as her ideas change, as her body changes, and as she learns more about the intricacies of her family history and her mom’s own reproductive experiences. She grows from a confused, out-of-place kid into a self-assured, empathetic, […]
by Tara Costello. This illustrated book covers every aspect of the menstrual cycle–from the biology and science behind why you bleed every month, to the latest findings on hormonal fluctuations. It takes a deep dive into the different types of menstrual products available, including their pros and cons, and covers various period conditions such as […]
by Sarah Casper. A thoughtfully-crafted resource for educators and trusted adults to guide 8-13 year olds through playful activities, discussion exercises, and lessons that go beyond just defining consent and into the powerful work of practicing consent. Lessons explore how to notice desires, ask for permission, recognize limits, advocate for boundaries, handle rejection with grace, […]
by Sonya Renee Taylor. This book gives honest, empowering and age-relevant answers to real questions from young readers about health, sex, gender, race and justice. Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor’s writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange and wonderful, and most importantly, that they are amazing and have […]
Created by GLSEN, this curriculum and educator guide is based on the Think Before You Speak campaign, which offers activities and teaching tools that help raise awareness of the common use of derogatory vocabulary among youth towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning people.
by Bianca I. Laureano and Cory Silverberg. A guided curriculum resource for parents, educators, and librarians working with young people to support learning about bodies, gender, healthy relationships, consent, and sex. Available in eBook, digital copy only.
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 […]
A short TED-Ed video that explains what hormones are, how they work, and what role they play throughout our lives, including during puberty.
by Ella Greenstein. A charming children’s book that follows Fifi as she discovers the many pleasurable sensations her body can experience in a day. From the smooth fur of her dog’s belly, to the touch of cool dry beans in the kitchen. She even discovers that her vulva can feel pleasing too! How her parents […]
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