by various contributing authors, edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth. A revolutionary resource–a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender and gender expansive authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, this book covers topics such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many […]
Article by Nadia Ladak of Marlow sharing everything you need to know to understand why and what to do if you experience pain or discomfort while using tampons.
LA Times article by Laura Newberry, featuring insights and strategies by Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families, to help parents talk honestly with kids about sex, consent, puberty, and porn.
by Scott Todnem. This easy-to-follow guide offers parents and caring adults sex positive, inclusive, honest guidance for teaching tween and teen cisgender boys about puberty, relationships, porn, sexual health, and more.
by Kelly Price and Jayce Price. This is a story of unconditional love under extraordinary circumstances. A parent meets a transgender teen boy, anticipating becoming an adult friend and mentor to him, and ends up becoming his mother. This book approaches serious topics – mental health issues, gender related healthcare, college concerns, dating, siblings – […]
A fun (and entertaining) sex ed video created by Salient TV providing honest facts about sex, identity, relationships, consent, and safer sex for queer and trans teens and young adults.
Key elements to keep in mind and strategies to use when you come across an instance where children are touching, exploring, playing with or curious about each other’s genitals.
Free downloadable conversation guides to support the talks with children and teens about porn and sexualized media.
by Chris Thompkins. This book offers specific actions parents, family members, and caregivers can take to help navigate conversations, address heteronormativity, and challenge societal beliefs, It serves as a guide to help normalize being LGBTQ from a young age. Creating allies and a world where closets don’t exist happens one child at a time.
by Ali Drucker. An honest guide to hookups and relationships in the twenty-first century. This book answers questions like: How do I deal when I keep running into my one-night stand? How can I tell if I’m too drunk to have sex? How do I say stop when I’m not really into it? Why do […]
Wondering how to become an askable parent? AMAZE is here to help! In this episode, you’ll learn what to do if your kids don’t ask about sex ed topics, including how to use everyday moments to spark conversations, how to use the “remember when?” approach, and what to do if you freeze or give your […]
Wondering how to become an askable parent? AMAZE is here to help! In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk to kids about gender roles and rules, including how to challenge bullying and why gender is just a part of who we are, not a measure of our worth.